Hall of Fame

Leonard C. Barnes

  • Class
  • Induction
    1994
  • Sport(s)
    Football
  • Southern
  • Leonard C. Barnes was a distinguished figure at Southern University, where he not only excelled as a student-athlete but also left a legacy as an administrator.
  • He graduated in 1948 and was recognized as an All-American football player for three nonconsecutive years, highlighting his athletic prowess during his collegiate career.
  • Following his playing days, Barnes dedicated decades to higher education, ultimately serving as Vice President and then as the longest-serving Chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) from 1970 to 1987.
  • In honor of his contributions, the Leonard C. Barnes Administration Building at SUSLA bears his name.
  • While specific SWAC Hall of Fame records or detailed athletic statistics are scarce, his impact as both a player and a leader in the Southern University system is widely recognized.