About Ricky Barden
Ricky Barden was an American american football player.
Professional career After going undrafted in the 1980 NFL draft, Barden signed with the Atlanta Falcons in May 1980. He was later released on August 4, 1980, before the team's first preseason game. He had reportedly suffered a pulled hamstring.
Barden was signed by the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on May 5, 1981. He dressed in 72 games for the Rough Riders from 1981 to 1986, totaling 15 interceptions for 236 yards, 1.5 sacks, 13 fumble recoveries for 72 yards and two touchdowns, 38 kickoff returns for 860 yards, and 18 punt returns for 178 yards.
Barden signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL in 1987.
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