Former NFL Player Barry Wilburn Dies in Memphis House Fire

Former NFL defensive back and Super Bowl champion Barry Wilburn died in a house fire in the Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis early Friday morning. Wilburn, a Melrose High School graduate and Ole Miss standout, went on to play five seasons in the NFL and led the league in interceptions in 1987. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to officials. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.