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In 2023, the Lions also immortalized Sanders with an 8-foot bronze statue located outside of Ford Field. [133] Throughout his career, he achieved Pro Bowl and All-Pro status in all ten of his NFL seasons. [1] Sanders was named first-team All-Pro six times; and named second-team All-Pro four times.
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- July 16, 1968
Nov 24, 2023 · The legendary Lions running back reveals why he walked away from the game in 1999, despite being close to Walter Payton's record. Sanders says he lost his passion and drive for the team and the sport in his final seasons.
- Bryan Deardo
Apr 26, 2024 · Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.) is an American professional gridiron football player who was one of the game’s outstanding running backs. In his 10 seasons with the Detroit Lions (1989–98), Sanders led the National Football League (NFL) in rushing four
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Learn about Barry Sanders, one of the game's most electrifying runners, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his 10 seasons with the Detroit Lions. See his career highlights, statistics, awards, and enshrinement speech.
Nov 22, 2023 · Barry Sanders, a Wichita, Kan., native and one of the greatest running backs to ever put on an NFL uniform, delivered a retirement announcement in July 1999 that caught many fans off-guard. One...
Aug 14, 2021 · Such was the brilliance of Barry Sanders, arguably the greatest running back in NFL history and, without room for debate, one of the most electrifying players of all time. Sanders was the 1989...
