Barry Pearson: key obituary facts
Is Barry Pearson dead? Yes. Barry Pearson died on August 16, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Barry Pearson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Barry Pearson known for?
He was an American football player.
More about Barry Pearson
Born: 4 February 1950.
Place of birth: Geneseo.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Northwestern University.
Also known as: Barry Lynn Pearson.
Barry Pearson, an American football player who spent four seasons as a wide receiver in the NFL, died on August 16, 2026, at age 76.
Born Barry Lynn Pearson in Geneseo, Illinois, he played college football at Northwestern University before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played from 1972 to 1973, and later the Kansas City Chiefs from 1974 to 1976. In his pro debut in 1972, Pearson was on the field for the Immaculate Reception and was the intended receiver on the play, though Terry Bradshaw ultimately threw to Frenchy Fuqua.