Barry Sanders [1] [2] (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football running back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons.

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Nov 24, 2023 · Arguably the most elusive running back ever, Sanders' vision, cutback ability and cat-like reflexes were second to none. He routinely made jaw-dropping runs that had never seen before and haven't...

Jan 1, 2025 · 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 times and was selected every year for the Pro Bowl.

Barry Sanders was a first round pick in the 1989 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions and is one of the games more electrifying runners. Learn more about the the ten-time 1,000 yard rusher.

Nov 22, 2023 · When Barry Sanders retired from the Detroit Lions, it shocked the NFL world. Now, we hear from the Hall of Famer, exactly why he walked away at his prime.

Complete career NFL stats for Detroit Lions Running Back Barry Sanders on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats.

Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders had many tantalizing attributes. He was fast, smart, elusive, and part Harry Houdini. Just when defenders thought they had him dead to rights, Sanders would plant a foot, spin, and disappear in an instant.

Nov 28, 2023 · Barry Sanders, widely regarded as one of the best running backs in NFL history, retired at a young age in 1999. Despite his retirement, Sanders's impact on the NFL and the Detroit Lions franchise remains strong, as he has been inducted into the Hall of Fame and serves as a team ambassador.

Barry was inducted to both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2020, he was named to the NFL All-Time Team as one of its greatest “100 Hundred Players” and is listed at number nine on College Football's “150 Greatest Players” list.