Barry Sanders (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. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times and in rushing touchdowns once. With a stature of 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 played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. As a junior in 1988, he compiled what is widely considered one of the greatest individual season by a running back in college football history, rushing for a record 2,628 yards and 37 touchdowns in 11 games. He won the Heisman Trophy and was unanimously recognized as an All-American.
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Barry David Sanders 16 July 1968 (age 57) Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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