Barry Sanders is a former American football running back who played for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL). He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.
Sanders was born on July 16, 1968, in Wichita, Kansas. He attended Wichita North High School, where he was a standout running back. Sanders then played college football at Oklahoma State University, where he set several NCAA records. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions with the third overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft.
Sanders played for the Lions for 10 seasons, from 1989 to 1998. He was a four-time NFL rushing champion and a six-time Pro Bowl selection. He also led the Lions to their first playoff victory in over a decade in 1991.
Sanders retired from the NFL after the 1998 season. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
Sanders has been married twice. He has three children with his first wife, and one child with his second wife.
| Personal Details | Barry Sanders ||---|---|| Born | July 16, 1968 || Birth Place | Wichita, Kansas || Height | 5'8" || Weight | 200 lbs || College | Oklahoma State University || NFL Draft | 3rd overall in 1989 || NFL Teams | Detroit Lions || NFL Career | 1989-1998 || NFL Awards | 4x NFL rushing champion, 6x Pro Bowl selection || Hall of Fame | Inducted in 2004 |
