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More Barry SandersSuggested ReadingBarry SandersBorn: July 16, 1968 Drafted: Barry Sanders was drafted by the Detroit Lions with the third overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. Years Played: 1989-1998 Position Played: Running Back Played For: Detroit Lions Alma Mater: Oklahoma State Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 2004 Other Members of the Class of 2004: John Elway, Carl Eller, Bob Brown Uniform Number: 20 College Highlights: Won the 1988 Heisman Trophy as a junior at Oklahoma State Set the all-time NCAA single season record with 2,628 rushing yards, 234 points scored and 39 touchdowns Best NFL Season: In 1997, Barry Sanders rushed for 2,053 yards and 11 touchdowns, and caught 33 passes for 305 yards and three touchdown. NFL Career Totals: Rushing - 3,062 Carries for 15,269 Yards and 99 Touchdowns Receiving - 352 Receptions for 2,921 Yards and 10 Tpuchdowns NFL Highlights:
15,269 career rushing yards 109 career touchdowns (99 rushing, 10 receiving) 76 100-yard rushing games 10 consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons (1989-1998) Tied NFL record for total 1,000-yard rushing seasons NFC Rookie of Year (1989) 2-time NFL Player of Year (1991,97) 10-time Pro Bowl selection (1989-1998) Five-time NFC rushing leader (1989,90,94,96,97) Four-time NFL rushing leader (1990,94,96,97) Set NFL single-season records for most 100-yard rushing games and most consecutive 100-yard games (14 in 1997) Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2004) More Barry SandersSuggested Reading |
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