Al Barry
Allan Barry was an American professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants. He also was a member of the Los Angeles Chargers in the American Football League. He played college football for the USC Trojans.
Early years
Barry attended Beverly Hills High School, before accepting a football scholarship from the University of Southern California.He was a two-way player, on offense, he was a tackle until his senior season when he was moved to guard. He contributed to the team winning the 1953 Rose Bowl. He also practiced the shot put.
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
Barry was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 30th round of the 1953 NFL draft with a future draft pick, which allowed the team to draft him before his college eligibility was over. He began his rookie season one year later and was named the starter at left guard.He spent the next two years out of football while serving his military service with the U.S. Air Force. He returned in 1957 and regained his starting position.
On September 15, 1958, he was traded along with offensive guard Joe Skibinski to the New York Giants in exchange for a seventh round draft choice.