Marion Barber

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Marion Barber III, the former Dallas Cowboys running back who scored plenty of touchdowns without recording a 1000-yard season, ...

Former Cowboys and Bears running back Marion Barber III has died at the age of 38, the Cowboys said Wednesday.

"We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Marion Barber III," the team said. In 2019, he was arrested on two misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief. "Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed football player who ran with the will to win every down.

The Cowboys announced the death Wednesday and said they were heartbroken. Barber was reportedly found in his apartment in Frisco. Dallas Cowboys v Miami ...

He retired in 2012 after playing one season with the Chicago Bears. Our hearts go out to Marion’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the Cowboys said. He was nicknamed “Marion the Barbarian,” and in 2007 he made the Pro Bowl. The team tweeted the nickname and wrote "Forever in our hearts” Wednesday.

L'ancien porteur de ballon des Cowboys de Dallas et des Bears de Chicago, Marion Barber III, est décédé à l'âge de 38 ans, mercredi.

Il avait une passion pour le jeu et de l'amour pour ses entraîneurs et ses coéquipiers. Nos pensées vont à la famille et aux amis de Marion pendant cette période difficile. « Nous avons le cœur brisé par la mort tragique de Marion Barber III, ont déclaré les Cowboys dans un communiqué. Marion était un joueur de football de la vieille école et qui aimait le jeu dur et qui courait avec la volonté de gagner tous les essais. L'ancien porteur de ballon Marion Barber est décédé à l'âge de 38 ansNFL mercredi, 1 juin 2022.

"We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Marion Barber III," the team said in a statement. "Marion was an old school, hard-nosed football player who ran with ...

"We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Marion Barber III," the team said in a statement. He made the Pro Bowl in 2007 while with the Cowboys. Police detained Barber in 2014, an incident that resulted in him going to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Triste nouvelle dans la NFL : l'ex-porteur de ballon Marion Barber a été retrouvé mort dans son appartement, mercredi.

Barber a disputé sept saisons dans la NFL, participant notamment au Pro Bowl en 2007. Il était âgé de 38 ans. Depuis sa retraite, Barber a connu son lot de difficultés. Il a notamment été détenu et soumis à une évaluation psychiatrique par la police de Mansfield en 2014.

Former Cowboys and Bears running back Marion Barber was found dead in his apartment by police in Frisco, Texas, the team announced Wednesday.

Barber endeared himself to fans with his tough running style and consistent effort, frequently breaking tackles and fighting for extra yards. He was detained by authorities in 2014 and taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation. “We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Marion Barber III,” the statement read.

Former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Marion Barber III was reportedly found dead in his apartment by police on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas.

After six seasons with the Cowboys, Barber played his final season with the Chicago Bears in 2011. He became a starter in his fourth season, recording 885 yards and seven TDs on the ground along with a career-best 52 receptions. Despite starting just three of his 45 games over his initial three seasons, Barber posted a remarkable 33 touchdowns -- including 29 on the ground (tied for fourth-most in the league).

Former NFL player had suffered from mental health issues · Dallas police had made welfare check at apartment.

The NFL has been hit by a number of deaths in recent months. “Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed football player who ran with the will to win every down,” the team said. Police in Mansfield, another Dallas suburb, said it wasn’t clear what led to the calls that prompted their response.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Marion Barber III, the former Dallas Cowboys running back who scored plenty of touchdowns without recording a 1,000-yard season, ...

Police in Mansfield, another Dallas suburb, said it wasn't clear what led to the calls that prompted their response. They did it in 2003-04. “Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed football player who ran with the will to win every down,” the team said. Barber's career high was 14 TDs in 2006, when he rushed for just 654 yards. Barber played a final season with Chicago in 2011 after spending his first six years with the Cowboys. He had issues with mental health after his career. Marion Barber III, the former Dallas Cowboys running back who played a final season with Chicago in 2011 after spending his first six years with the Cowboys has died, the team said Wednesday.

Running back Marion Barber III, who spent most of his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, has died at the age of 38, the team said Wednesday.

He had a passion for the game and love for his coaches and teammates. No cause of death was provided. "Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed football player who ran with the will to win every down.

L'ancien des Cowboys de Dallas, Marion Barber III, a été retrouvé mort chez lui par la police de Frisco, au Texas, mercredi.

Le porteur de ballon, qui a participé au Pro Bowl en 2007, a terminé sa carrière avec 4780 verges au sol et 53 touchés, dont 47 avec les Cowboys. Il avait la passion du jeu et l’amour pour ses entraîneurs et coéquipiers. Nos pensées vont à sa famille et à ses amis en ces temps difficiles. « Il était un joueur de la vieille école qui aimait jouer dur et qui courait avec la volonté de gagner chaque essai.

Triste nouvelle dans la NFL : l'ex-porteur de ballon Marion Barber a été retrouvé mort dans son appartement, mercredi.

Barber a disputé sept saisons dans la NFL, participant notamment au Pro Bowl en 2007. Il était âgé de 38 ans. Depuis sa retraite, Barber a connu son lot de difficultés. Il a notamment été détenu et soumis à une évaluation psychiatrique par la police de Mansfield en 2014.

In the Dallas Cowboys' record books, only three players have scored more than Barber's 47 rushing touchdowns. But he faced severe struggles after his ...

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Former NFL running back Marion Barber, who spent the final season of his seven-year pro career with the Bears in 2011, has passed away at the age of 38.

He was released by the Cowboys July 28, 2011, and signed with the Bears two days later. Barber was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2007 after rushing for a career-high 975 yards and 10 touchdowns on 204 carries and catching 44 passes for 282 yards and two TDs. The cause of his death is unknown.

In the Dallas Cowboys' record books, only three players have scored more than Barber's 47 rushing touchdowns. But he faced severe struggles after his ...

Barber was a star running back for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2000s. Barber's life after football was one of struggle, marked by concerns about his mental health and encounters with police in the Dallas metro area. Former NFL running back Marion Barber has died at age 38, as police in Frisco, Texas, found his body in an apartment following a wellness check.

Former Cowboys running back Marion Barber III died on Wednesday at the age of 38. Barber spent seven years in the NFL after the Cowboys made him a fourth-round ...

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Former NFL running back Marion Barber III has died, the Dallas Cowboys said in a statement Wednesday. Barber, who fans affectionately knew by the nickname ...