Barry Sims
Encyclopedia
Barry Sims is an American football
offensive lineman who is currently a free agent
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Scottish Claymores
in the 17th round of the NFL Europe Draft in 1999. He played college football
at Utah
. Sims played nine seasons for the Oakland Raiders
prior to joining the 49ers.
(Utah). He was all-League as a two-way lineman. In basketball, Sims played forward and center as well as participated in track as a shot putter, high jumper, and long jumper. On October 15, 2009 Sims' #72 Park City Miners Football jersey was the first ever to be retired at that school.
after transferring there from Dixie Junior College where he was named "Most Improved Player." He earned a BS in Sociology from the U and finished with All WAC honors.
. He played there in the spring of 1999.
Sims was inducted into the Scottish Claymores Hall of Fame in 2004.
picked Sims up as a free agent during training camp in 1999. He broke into the starting lineup at left tackle in his 5th game facing off against All Pro Bruce Smith. He started the entire 2004 season at LT and was co-recipient of the 2004 Commitment to Excellence Award which exemplifies the Pride and Spirit of the Oakland Raiders
. During the 2005 season Sims was the only member of the offensive line to play every snap from scrimmage through 16 league games. During the 2006 season Sims moved inside to left guard. He was injured during his 7th game and sidelined for the rest of the season, thereby snapping a 67 game consecutive start streak. During the 2007 season, Sims competed with top draft pick Robert Gallery
to regain his position as the starter at left tackle. He was also named a team captain during that season as the longest tenured starter on the team. On February 29, 2008 Sims was subsequently released by the Raiders to meet upcoming salary cap requirements.
on June 23, 2008 primarily as a veteran back-up tackle, however Sims has been called on to start at both left and right tackle positions, with 8 starts at LT during the 2009 season ably filling in for regular LT starter Joe Staley
. Following the 2010 season Sims was not resigned by the 49ers.
. They are very active in a variety of charitable activities, including Foster a Dream, which supports Northern California foster youth and Special Olympics
of Northern California.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
offensive lineman who is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Scottish Claymores
Scottish Claymores
The Scottish Claymores were an American football team from Scotland. The franchise played in the World League of American Football between 1995 and 2004, initially playing all home games at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh and latterly sharing home games with Hampden Park, Glasgow...
in the 17th round of the NFL Europe Draft in 1999. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Utah
Utah Utes football
The Utah Utes football program is a college football team that currently competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of the Football Bowl Subdivision of NCAA Division I and represents the University of Utah. The Utah college football program began in 1892 and has played home games at Rice–Eccles...
. Sims played nine seasons for the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
prior to joining the 49ers.
High school career
Sims lettered in football, basketball and track at Park City High SchoolPark City High School
Park City High School is a High School in the state of Utah, USA. It is located at 1752 Kearns Blvd in Park City, Utah. This school was used as a destination location in the reality show, The Amazing Race where teams helped to inflate and ride a hot air balloon. It's well known for it's notable...
(Utah). He was all-League as a two-way lineman. In basketball, Sims played forward and center as well as participated in track as a shot putter, high jumper, and long jumper. On October 15, 2009 Sims' #72 Park City Miners Football jersey was the first ever to be retired at that school.
College career
Sims played two years at the University of UtahUniversity of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
after transferring there from Dixie Junior College where he was named "Most Improved Player." He earned a BS in Sociology from the U and finished with All WAC honors.
Professional career
Sims has, , played in 152 NFL games with 133 starts, seven playoff starts, two Conference Championships and one Super Bowl appearance.Scottish Claymores
Sims was drafted in the 17th round of the NFL European League draft by the Scottish ClaymoresScottish Claymores
The Scottish Claymores were an American football team from Scotland. The franchise played in the World League of American Football between 1995 and 2004, initially playing all home games at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh and latterly sharing home games with Hampden Park, Glasgow...
. He played there in the spring of 1999.
Sims was inducted into the Scottish Claymores Hall of Fame in 2004.
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland RaidersOakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
picked Sims up as a free agent during training camp in 1999. He broke into the starting lineup at left tackle in his 5th game facing off against All Pro Bruce Smith. He started the entire 2004 season at LT and was co-recipient of the 2004 Commitment to Excellence Award which exemplifies the Pride and Spirit of the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. During the 2005 season Sims was the only member of the offensive line to play every snap from scrimmage through 16 league games. During the 2006 season Sims moved inside to left guard. He was injured during his 7th game and sidelined for the rest of the season, thereby snapping a 67 game consecutive start streak. During the 2007 season, Sims competed with top draft pick Robert Gallery
Robert Gallery
-Oakland Raiders:In 2004, he started 15 games at right tackle and gave up 3 sacks. In 2005, he started all 16 games at right tackle and gave up 3.5 sacks. The Raiders moved him to left tackle at the beginning of the 2006 preseason...
to regain his position as the starter at left tackle. He was also named a team captain during that season as the longest tenured starter on the team. On February 29, 2008 Sims was subsequently released by the Raiders to meet upcoming salary cap requirements.
San Francisco 49ers
Sims was signed by the San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
on June 23, 2008 primarily as a veteran back-up tackle, however Sims has been called on to start at both left and right tackle positions, with 8 starts at LT during the 2009 season ably filling in for regular LT starter Joe Staley
Joe Staley
Joe Staley is an American football offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2007 NFL Draft. The 49ers traded their first round pick in 2008 for Staley with the New England Patriots. He was the second 49er taken in the...
. Following the 2010 season Sims was not resigned by the 49ers.
Personal
Barry is an avid golfer who also enjoys hiking, cycling, and skiing. Sims lives with his wife Shae in the San Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
. They are very active in a variety of charitable activities, including Foster a Dream, which supports Northern California foster youth and Special Olympics
Special Olympics
Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 3.1 million athletes in 175 countries....
of Northern California.