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).
Background
Sanders, Barry was born on July 16, 1968 in Wichita. Son of William and Shirley Sanders.
Education
Student, Oklahoma State University, 1986—1989.
Career
Running back Detroit Lions, 1989—1999.
Achievements
Barry Sanders has been listed as a noteworthy professional football player by Marquis Who's Who.
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.
