Barber served as Jack Kemp's blind side protector. In addition to his contributions to the back-to-back AFL title teams, his exploits on the field earned him a pair of All-AFL First Team nods and five consecutive appearances in the AFL All-Star Game.
A remarkably durable player, Barber, missed just one game in his professional career.
Following his retirement at the close of the 1969 season, Barber was named to the Second Team AFL All-Time Team in 1970.
After his playing career, Barber transitioned to college scouting serving in Buffalo's personnel department. He rose through the ranks to Assistant General Manager and Vice President. Barber's front office time with the Bills closed in 1983.
Barber was enjoying retirement in South Carolina before he passed this past Wednesday. He was 86. Barber's full obituary can be read [here](https://obits.jhenrystuhr.com/stewart-barber).