June 18, 2013
  • Barber criticism is cutting

    Tiki Barber scores on a one-yard run against

    Photo credit: AP Photo

    Thank you to readers who weighed in on my request for help with this intriguing question:

    Has any athlete in New York sports history who was among the 20 or so best players for his franchise been as disliked in retirement as Tiki Barber?

    Short answer: no.

    Some readers mentioned Roger Clemens, but he certainly is not among the best 20 Yankees ever based on what he did during his time in New York.

    A couple mentioned Mark Gastineau. Um, no.

    Bottom line: There never has been anything quite like the negativity surrounding Barber.

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