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MummyChunk
May 10, 2013, 4:20:08 AM5/10/13
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From ESPN
Ronde Barber, who has spent his entire 16-year career with the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers, will announce his retirement on Thursday, the team
announced.
"I've had a better run than I ever could've dreamed of
having," Barber told FoxSports.com.
Barber will make his retirement official at a news conference at 2
p.m. ET Thursday.
"Ronde is synonymous with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, establishing
himself as one of our franchise's iconic players over a 16-year, Hall
of Fame-worthy career," said Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer.
"When anyone thinks of Ronde, they think of a true professional
and leader. He approached every day the same, giving everything he had
to make himself and his teammates the best they could be. We will miss
him."
His twin brother, former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber,
tweeted his congratulations, writing: "Congrats & happy for
my twin, Ronde, who's hanging up the cleats!"
The 38-year-old Barber moved to free safety last season after playing
his entire career at cornerback. But the Buccaneers' starting free
safety job was no longer available after the team signed Dashon
Goldson in free agency.
A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Barber finishes his career with 47
interceptions, 205 passes defensed, 1,234 tackles, 28 sacks and 16
forced fumbles in 241 career games.
He is the franchise leader in interceptions and defensive touchdown
returns (eight).
Barber's signature moment came in the 2003 NFC Championship Game when
his 92-yard interception clinched the Buccaneers' 27-10 win over the
Philadelphia Eagles. Tampa Bay went on to beat the Oakland Raiders in
Super Bowl XXXVII.
Ronde Barber, who has spent his entire 16-year career with the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers, will announce his retirement on Thursday, the team
announced.
"I've had a better run than I ever could've dreamed of
having," Barber told FoxSports.com.
Barber will make his retirement official at a news conference at 2
p.m. ET Thursday.
"Ronde is synonymous with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, establishing
himself as one of our franchise's iconic players over a 16-year, Hall
of Fame-worthy career," said Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer.
"When anyone thinks of Ronde, they think of a true professional
and leader. He approached every day the same, giving everything he had
to make himself and his teammates the best they could be. We will miss
him."
His twin brother, former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber,
tweeted his congratulations, writing: "Congrats & happy for
my twin, Ronde, who's hanging up the cleats!"
The 38-year-old Barber moved to free safety last season after playing
his entire career at cornerback. But the Buccaneers' starting free
safety job was no longer available after the team signed Dashon
Goldson in free agency.
A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Barber finishes his career with 47
interceptions, 205 passes defensed, 1,234 tackles, 28 sacks and 16
forced fumbles in 241 career games.
He is the franchise leader in interceptions and defensive touchdown
returns (eight).
Barber's signature moment came in the 2003 NFC Championship Game when
his 92-yard interception clinched the Buccaneers' 27-10 win over the
Philadelphia Eagles. Tampa Bay went on to beat the Oakland Raiders in
Super Bowl XXXVII.
g b
May 10, 2013, 5:12:54 AM5/10/13
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MummyChunk??? Sounds like "GibbyGooble"
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