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Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times and in rushing touchdowns once, establishing himself as one of the most elusive runners in the history of the NFL with his quickness and agility, despite being only 5 ft 8 in tall and weighing lbs.

Barry Sanders is a former American football player who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.

As a junior in , he compiled what is widely considered the greatest individual season by a running back in college football history, rushing for 2, yards and 37 touchdowns in 11 games. He won the Heisman Trophy and was unanimously recognized as an All-American. In , Sanders helped lead the Lions to their first postseason win since While still performing at a high level, Sanders unexpectedly retired from professional football in , at the age of 31, and 1, yards short of breaking the NFL's then all-time rushing record held by Walter Payton.

Sanders cited the Lions' front office and declining team production as reasons for his retirement. He finished his career with 15, rushing yards fourth all-time , and 99 rushing touchdowns tenth all-time ; in each of his ten seasons he was selected to a Pro Bowl and All-Pro team. The Lions retired Sanders' No. He is considered by many as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.

Bleacher Report ranked Sanders No. He averaged 1, rushing yards per season and just under rushing yards per game Sanders was born on July 16, , in Wichita, Kansas , the seventh of eleven children to William and Shirley Sanders.

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As a child, Sanders was known for having an appetite, being able to eat an entire loaf of bread in one sitting. You did not complain in the Sanders family. Not unless you wanted a good whupping. Sanders played football at Wichita North High School.