Tiki Barber was born in Montgomery County, Virginia.  His twin brother
 is Ronde.  He went to Cave Spring High School in Roanoke.  He was chosen
 three times by the Roanoke Times and World News as All District and All
 Time pick.  He was the All Region and All Male Athlete of the Year.  He
 started as a running back in 1998 and replaced in four games.
     When he was a senior he was co-captain on  the football.  He lettered
 three times in track.  Twice he won the Indoor and Outdoor Long Jump title.
 He won the state title in long and triple jump.
     Tiki went to UVa.  He had the all-time record with 651 carries.  He
 ranked 15th in the nation.  He lettered three times on the Cavalier track
 team.  He ran with his brother on the 4 x 100 meter relay team that finished
 in place.
     He went to the Giants in 1997.  He earned starting running back spot and
 finished the year with 511 yards on 136 carried and three touchdowns.  He
 hurt his knee.  In 1998, he started the first four games of the season as
 running back before being replaced.  He was awarded an offensive game ball by
 the coaching staff for his game against the cardinals.  He is an effective
 all-purpose back, as a running back, third down back, and kick-off returner.

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