Background
Sanders, Barry was born on July 16, 1968 in Wichita. Son of William and Shirley Sanders.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Barry Sanders
Edit Profile
Barry Sanders, American professional football player. Achievements include setting the National Collegiate Athletic Association single-season record in rushing yards (2,628 yards), 1988; leading the NFL in: rushing, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1997; touchdowns, 1990, 1991; yards from scrimmage, 1994, 1997; all-purpose yards, 1997; being the NFL's third all-time leader in rushing yards, (15,269 yards).
Education
Student, Oklahoma State University, 1986—1989.
Career
Running back Detroit Lions, 1989—1999.
Achievements
Connections
-
Born
-
Nationality
American
Awards
-
Named 1st Team NFL All-Pro, 1989-1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, NFL Rookie of Year, 1990, NFL Offensive Player of Year, 1994, 1997, NFL Most Valuable Player, Associated Press, 1997. Named to Sporting News College All-American team, 1987, 1988, National Football Conference Pro Bowl Team, NFL, 1989-1998, NFL All-Decade Team, 1990s, College Football Hall of Fame, 2003, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2004. Recipient Heisman Trophy award, 1988, Bert Bell award, 1991, 1997.Named 1st Team NFL All-Pro, 1989-1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, NFL Rookie of Year, 1990, NFL Offensive Player of Year, 1994, 1997, NFL Most Valuable Player, Associated Press, 1997. Named to Sporting News College All-American team, 1987, 1988, National Football Conference Pro Bowl Team, NFL, 1989-1998, NFL All-Decade Team, 1990s, College Football Hall of Fame, 2003, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2004. Recipient Heisman Trophy award, 1988, Bert Bell award, 1991, 1997.