Barber's jersey from final game lands in Canton
The jersey worn by New York Giants running back Tiki Barber during his final regular season game of his career has found a home at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The memorabilia arrived in Canton and will be placed on display.
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Barber finished his 10th and final NFL season with a memorable performance. He rushed for a Giants' single-game record 234 yards and scored 3 TDs to lead New York past the Washington Redskins and earned his team a berth in the playoffs. Barber's touchdown runs were 55, 15, and 50 yards.
His performance during the Giants' regular season finale on December 30 at Washington also shot him over the 1,500-yard mark for the third straight season. He ended the 2006 season with 1,662 yards. Barber finished his stellar career as the 17th all-time leading rusher with 10,449 yards and 55 touchdowns.
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