#20: Tiki Barber
The former New York Giants running back’s tale took a dramatic turn, one that led him down a path of financial turmoil. Reports swirled that he left his wife of 11 years, who was pregnant at the time, for an intern, a scandal that had devastating repercussions. His estimated $300,000-a-year contract with NBC, where he worked as a football analyst and contributor to the Today Show, unraveled as allegations of a hidden “morality clause” emerged.
Undeterred by the setbacks, Barber embarked on a journey of reinvention. In 2011, he made a bold attempt to reenter the professional football arena, but the comeback bid proved elusive. Beyond the gridiron, Barber diversified his pursuits, delving into the world of literature by penning several children’s books, gracing the stage as an actor in theatrical productions, and even embracing the world of radio hosting alongside his brother. Today, he shines as the co-host of CBS Sports Radio’s popular show, Tiki & Tierney…