Marion Barber was born in Plymouth, Minnesota, and excelled in football, baseball, and track and field during his high school years. He went on to play football at the University of Minnesota, where he finished fourth on the all-time running record. He also finished second in running touchdowns, moving his father, a former football player and University of Minnesota alum, to third place.
After his junior year, he left college and joined with the Dallas Cowboys. He performed admirably for the squad at first, ultimately rising from backup running back to starter. However, injuries and a drop in performance forced the Cowboys to release him from his contract. He later joined the Chicago Bears. He played with the Bears for eight months before announcing his retirement.
Marion Barber III’s Net Worth
Marion Barber’s net worth was enormous at the time of his death. Despite earning significantly more money as a player, he only had a net worth of $5 million, according to several reports.
As a restricted free agent in 2008, Barber signed a seven-year, 45-million-dollar contract with the Cowboys, with 16 million dollars guaranteed.
Facts
| Name | Marion Sylvester Barber III |
| Birth | June 10, 1983, in Plymouth, Minnesota |
| Profession | American footballer |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Relationship status | Single |
| Death | June 1, 2022 |
