Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders
Barry Sandersis a former American football running back who spent his entire professional career with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. A member of both the college and professional football halls of fame, he was ranked by NFL Top 10 as the most elusive runner in NFL history, and also topped their list of greatest players never to reach the Super Bowl. Averaging over 1,500 rushing yards per season, Sanders left the game 1,457 yards short of breaking...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth16 July 1968
CityWichita, KS
CountryUnited States of America
I don't know the right way to retire.
Nothing ever turns out the way people expect it to.
Running back was always my favorite position.
The Heisman is the biggest award I've ever won.
It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I consider the Lions' players, coaches, staff, management and fans my family. I leave on good terms with everyone in the organization.