Barry Sanders

American football player (born 1968) · United States · Athletes

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Sanders as a high school senior in 1986

With the Detroit Lions from 1989 to 1998, Sanders played home games at Pontiac Silverdome.

Sanders in 2005

Sanders' eldest son, Barry, playing for the Stanford Cardinal

Teams 1

Detroit Lions1989-1998

Awards

Pro Football Hall of Fame

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About this person

Barry David Sanders is an American former professional football running back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times and in rushing touchdowns once. Standing at 5 ft. 8 in. tall and weighing 200 lbs., he established himself as one of the most elusive runners in the history of the NFL with his quickness and agility. Sanders is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs of all time. He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

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United States