8 Facts about Barry Sanders

Tuesday, May 19th 2015. | Sports


If you are interested to know the former American football running back, check facts about Barry Sanders.  Sanders played for the Detroit Lions for his entire professional career in National Football League. This man was born on 17 July 1968. Do you know that he took the title as the most elusive runner in NFL Top 10? You can find him as a member of professional and college football halls of fame. Here are some interesting facts about Barry Sanders:

Facts about Barry Sanders 1: the high school time

Let’s find out the high school time of Barry Sanders. He went to Wichita North High School. During his sophomore year, he started the game. In the following year, he decided to take the back seat for his brother Byron.  He could become the running back in his senior year at the fourth game.  Get facts about Barry Bonds here.

Facts about Barry Sanders 2: the all state honors

Sanders got the all-state honors during the final seven games of the season after he rushed for 1,417 yards. In average, Sanders did 10.2 yards per carry.

Facts about Barry Sanders

Facts about Barry Sanders

Facts about Barry Sanders 3: the college recruiters

Even though Sanders performed well in high school, most college recruiters overlooked him. The scholarship offers that Sanders were only from Oklahoma, Tulsa and Emporia State.

Facts about Barry Sanders 4: as a place

In 1986 to 1988, Sanders was the player in Oklahoma State Cowboys. Then he backed up All-American Thurman Thomas in his first two years.

Barry Sanders Player

Barry Sanders Player

Facts about Barry Sanders 5: the career in 1987

In 1987, Sanders had good record after he rushed more than 600 yards. Sanders also made eight touchdowns. He also got the record of 31.6 for the yards per kickoff return. In his junior year, Sanders became the starter after Thomas moved in the NFL.

Facts about Barry Sanders 6: the career in 1988

In the following year, Barry Sanders had great career. In four games, he rushed more than 300 yards. He also has the record of more than 200 yards per game and 7.6 yards per carry. There is no need to wonder that he was called as the greatest individual season in college football history in 1988.

Barry Sanders Picture

Barry Sanders Picture

Facts about Barry Sanders 7: The Detroit Lions

In 1989, Barry Sanders was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third overall pick. Actually the Lions wanted to choose the cornerback Deion Sanders. However, Fontes wanted to draft Barry Sanders.

Facts about Barry Sanders 8: the body

He had great acceleration even though he was very short. His height was only 5’8”. His weight was 91 kilogram or 203 lbs.

Barry Sanders Pic

Barry Sanders Pic

 

Barry Sanders Facts

Barry Sanders Facts

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