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Tiki Barber didn’t mince words when discussing Aaron Judge’s place in New York sports lore. The former Giants running back, now a WFAN talk show host, said that in the end, Aaron Judge’s MVPs, Home Run records, and mind-blowing numbers won’t matter.
Barber said Judge will not be considered an elite Yankee until he wins the World Series.
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“For Aaron Judge to be an elite Yankee, he needs to keep doing what he’s doing, maybe win some more MVPs, and most important — because there are 27 that preceded him — he has to win a championship,” Barber said.
Judge, a two-time AL MVP and the Yankees' captain, has been a powerhouse at the plate, boasting a .414 batting average with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs so far this season. However, despite his individual success, the Yankees have not won a World Series since 2009, marking their longest championship drought since the 1980s.
Despite his regular-season dominance, Aaron Judge has struggled in October, batting just .211 with 15 home runs and 74 strikeouts in 54 career playoff games.
Barber contrasted Judge’s situation with that of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who has led the Knicks to playoff victories, including a recent win over the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Brunson's postseason performances have elevated his status among New York athletes.
Ironically, Barber knows this first-hand.
Tiki Barber spent 10 seasons as a running back with the New York Giants, becoming the franchise's all-time leading rusher with 10,449 yards before retiring in 2006. He never won a Super Bowl.
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Barber said Judge will not be considered an elite Yankee until he wins the World Series.
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“For Aaron Judge to be an elite Yankee, he needs to keep doing what he’s doing, maybe win some more MVPs, and most important — because there are 27 that preceded him — he has to win a championship,” Barber said.
Judge, a two-time AL MVP and the Yankees' captain, has been a powerhouse at the plate, boasting a .414 batting average with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs so far this season. However, despite his individual success, the Yankees have not won a World Series since 2009, marking their longest championship drought since the 1980s.
Despite his regular-season dominance, Aaron Judge has struggled in October, batting just .211 with 15 home runs and 74 strikeouts in 54 career playoff games.
Barber contrasted Judge’s situation with that of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who has led the Knicks to playoff victories, including a recent win over the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Brunson's postseason performances have elevated his status among New York athletes.
Ironically, Barber knows this first-hand.
Tiki Barber spent 10 seasons as a running back with the New York Giants, becoming the franchise's all-time leading rusher with 10,449 yards before retiring in 2006. He never won a Super Bowl.
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