CANTON, Ohio — Ronde Barber was honored for his NFL career Saturday, but he took time in his speech to salute his twin, his mother and the coaches who guided him while he was growing up in Roanoke.
The former Cave Spring High School, University of Virginia and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium as part of the nine-man class of 2023.
“In my family, legendary is the standard,” Barber, 48, said during his speech.
He chose his twin, former Cave Spring, UVa and New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, to present him for induction. The video that preceded Ronde’s speech featured a prerecorded interview with Tiki.