"WASHINGTON -- Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62. The Commanders announced his death Sunday. Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, citing Wilburn's family, reported that he was the victim of a house fire early Friday. We're saddened to learn of the passing of former Washington All-Pro and Super Bowl XXII champion Barry Wilburn Sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends"
"Born Dec. 9, 1963, Wilburn played in college at Mississippi before being drafted by Washington in 1985. He had nine of his 20 career regular-season interceptions in 1987, playing in the same defensive backfield as Hall of Famer Darrell Green. When Washington beat Denver 42-10 in that season's Super Bowl, Wilburn intercepted two passes in that game. After five seasons with Washington, he played for the Cleveland Browns in 1992 and later was with the Philadelphia Eagles for a couple of seasons."
Barry Wilburn died at age 62 after being identified as the victim of a house fire early Friday. The Commanders announced his death Sunday and Action News 5 in Memphis, citing family, reported the house fire. Born Dec. 9, 1963, Wilburn played college football at Mississippi and was drafted by Washington in 1985. He led the NFL with nine interceptions in 1987 and totaled 20 career regular-season interceptions. Wilburn intercepted two passes in Washington's 42-10 Super Bowl XXII victory and played alongside Hall of Famer Darrell Green. He later spent time with the Cleveland Browns (1992) and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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