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Nov 26, 2023 · NFL legend Barry Sanders pushed back on Tom Brady’s assessment of today’s football. The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star quarterback made a harsh assessment of the NFL ...
Nov 27, 2023 · On July 27, 1999, Sanders announced his retirement from the NFL via an impersonal fax sent to the Lions organization. In the statement, he revealed he knew at the end of the 1998-1999 season that ...
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 ...
Dec 8, 2023 · "Bye Bye Barry" looks back at Barry Sanders' 10-year career with the Detroit Lions and his decision to retire in 1999 despite being on the cusp of becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher.
Barry Sanders played 10 seasons for the Lions. He had 3,062 carries for 15,269 yards, 352 catches for 2,921 yards and scored 109 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 10 Pro Bowls. He won 2 Offensive Player of the Year awards, the Offensive Rookie of the Year award and 1 MVP award. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004.
