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Key moments and achievements from Barret Robbins's life.
Barret was born
· Delray Beach, Florida, United States
Drafted
After a standout collegiate career at Texas Christian University, Barret Robbins was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He was the forty-ninth overall pick and quickly began making an impact on the team's offensive line. This marked the beginning of a nine-season tenure with the historic franchise.
Drafted
After a standout collegiate career at Texas Christian University, Barret Robbins was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He was the forty-ninth overall pick and quickly began making an impact on the team's offensive line. This marked the beginning of a nine-season tenure with the historic franchise.
Promoted
In his second professional season, Robbins replaced veteran Dan Turk to become the starting center for the Raiders. He was only the fifth starting center in the franchise's storied history, cementing his role as a crucial component of the offense. His promotion signaled the team's immense trust in his blocking abilities and football intelligence.
Promoted
In his second professional season, Robbins replaced veteran Dan Turk to become the starting center for the Raiders. He was only the fifth starting center in the franchise's storied history, cementing his role as a crucial component of the offense. His promotion signaled the team's immense trust in his blocking abilities and football intelligence.
Awarded
Robbins reached the pinnacle of his professional career during the 2002 season, anchoring an offensive line that led the league in total passing yards. His dominant performance earned him First-team All-Pro honors and a selection to the Pro Bowl. These accolades recognized him as one of the premier offensive linemen in the National Football League.
Awarded
Robbins reached the pinnacle of his professional career during the 2002 season, anchoring an offensive line that led the league in total passing yards. His dominant performance earned him First-team All-Pro honors and a selection to the Pro Bowl. These accolades recognized him as one of the premier offensive linemen in the National Football League.
Medical Episode
The day before Super Bowl XXXVII, Robbins experienced a severe manic episode and went missing, traveling across the border to Tijuana, Mexico. He was suspended for the championship game and subsequently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This highly publicized event profoundly altered his life and career, bringing national attention to mental health in sports.
Medical Episode
The day before Super Bowl XXXVII, Robbins experienced a severe manic episode and went missing, traveling across the border to Tijuana, Mexico. He was suspended for the championship game and subsequently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This highly publicized event profoundly altered his life and career, bringing national attention to mental health in sports.
Incident
During a highly publicized and tragic incident, Robbins was shot three times during a physical altercation with police officers who were investigating a burglary. He survived the critical injuries and was later ordered to receive ongoing treatment for his bipolar disorder. The event highlighted the severe post-football struggles he faced with his mental health.
Incident
During a highly publicized and tragic incident, Robbins was shot three times during a physical altercation with police officers who were investigating a burglary. He survived the critical injuries and was later ordered to receive ongoing treatment for his bipolar disorder. The event highlighted the severe post-football struggles he faced with his mental health.
Public Speaking
In an effort to shed light on his struggles, Robbins participated in a candid interview with HBO's Real Sports while living in a halfway house. He spoke openly about his bipolar diagnosis, substance abuse, and the manic episodes he experienced during his NFL career. His honesty offered a raw look at mental illness and the difficulties of transitioning out of professional sports.
Public Speaking
In an effort to shed light on his struggles, Robbins participated in a candid interview with HBO's Real Sports while living in a halfway house. He spoke openly about his bipolar diagnosis, substance abuse, and the manic episodes he experienced during his NFL career. His honesty offered a raw look at mental illness and the difficulties of transitioning out of professional sports.
Barret Robbins passed away
