- Running back with the Detroit Lions, 1989-1998. Retired following the 1998 season.
- Won the 1988 Heisman Trophy while a running back at Oklahoma State. Rushed for 2,628 yards and scored 39 touchdowns in 1988, both NCAA football records.
- First 2,000 yard rusher for Detroit Lions (2,053 in 1997).
- First Detroit Lion to rush for 200 yards - 220 vs. Minnesota Vikings 11/24/91.
- Ranks 5th on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (3,062).
- Detroit Lions All-Time Rushing Yards Leader (15,269).
- Ranks 3rd on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (3,062).
- Ranks 3rd on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (15,269).
- Ranks 6th on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (4.987).
- Ranks 7th on NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns List (99).
- Attended North High School in Wichita, KS.
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
- Cover athlete for Madden NFL 25 (2013).
- Two time NFL MVP (1994, 1997)
- Has a son, Barry Sanders Jr., from a previous relationship with Aletha House.
- Wife is a Detroit Channel 4 News Reporter.
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