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Mark Barron and TAP brought a special Christmas to families in Mobile area

When he officially decides to retire from professional football, Mark Barron may become the mayor of Mobile, Ala.

He may have played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos, but he carries St. Paul Episcopal High School and the people in the community on his shoulders.

Prior to being a superstar at Alabama and a pro athlete, Barron was a household name for the Saints. He was a star at running back, wide receiver and linebacker in football, leading the school to a Class 5A State Championship in 2007. Barron was awarded Most Valuable Player of the Game and captured individual 5A state titles in track and field.