Barry Lynn Pearson (born February 4, 1950) is a former professional

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player who played wide receiver for four seasons for the

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(1972–1973) and

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(1974–1976). In 1972, making his pro football debut, Pearson was on the field for the

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and was the receiver for whom the play was designed, but

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was flushed from the pocket and threw toward Frenchy Fuqua instead. Paul Zeise, "Steelers receiver Barry Pearson came away from 'The Play' with a great story to tell"

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, October 14, 2012

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