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Barry Wilburn, a Super Bowl-winning defensive back for Washington, dies at age 62
Barry Wilburn, 62, a 1987 NFL interceptions leader and Super Bowl XXII champion, died in a house fire in his Memphis neighborhood, officials said.
- On Feb 8, 2026, the Washington Commanders announced the death of Barry Wilburn, former Washington cornerback and Super Bowl champion, at age 62.
- Action News 5 and family members said Wilburn died early Friday in a house fire in Orange Mound, Memphis, Tennessee, where the Memphis Fire Department found him unresponsive at 2 a.m.
- Wilburn led the NFL with nine interceptions in 1987 and finished with 246 tackles and 20 interceptions, including two in Super Bowl XXII.
- The team tweeted condolences, with the Washington Commanders saying `Sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends` while Wilburn's family told ABC24 `We are deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Barry.`
- A Memphis native and Ole Miss standout, Wilburn was an eighth-round pick in the 1985 NFL Draft and won both the 1994 Grey Cup and an NFL Super Bowl; his death follows another 1995 Eagles teammate's recent passing.
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Former NFL player, Super Bowl champion killed in Memphis house fire, Washington Commanders confirm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Washington Commanders confirmed Barry Wilburn was killed in a house fire early Friday morning in the Orange Mound neighborhood. Wilburn graduated from Melrose High School and played football for the Ole Miss Rebels. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1985 and play defensive back for five seasons. He and [...]
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