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Ex-Gopher Marion Barber III ends NFL career

Former Gophers running back Marion Barber III says he is retiring from the NFL. After six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Barber played with the Chicago Bears last year. He finishes with almost 4,800 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns.
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Former Gophers running back Marion Barber III says he is retiring from the NFL. After six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Barber played with the Chicago Bears last year. He finishes with almost 4,800 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns.

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