Marion Barber, Jr.

Marion Barber, Jr.
Marion Barber, Jr.
Position(s)
Running back
Jersey #(s)
31
Born December 6, 1959 (1959-12-06) (age 51)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Career information
Year(s) 19821988
NFL Draft 1981 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30
College Minnesota
Professional teams
Career stats
Rushing attempts-yards 74-317
Receptions-yards 25-209
Touchdowns 4
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements

Marion Sylvester Barber, Jr. (born December 6, 1959 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a former American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He played for the Jets from 1982-1988. He attended the University of Minnesota. He is the father of current Chicago Bears Pro Bowl running back Marion Barber III and Houston Texans safety Dominique Barber, both of whom also played at Minnesota.

Barber attended Chadsey High School in Detroit, Michigan,and is the son of Marion Sylvester Barber.