A Football Life Barry Sanders

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[@edkimble785]

Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby

[@TheSkeletor612]

The best RB of all time

[@isaacsimoncheer3550]

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[@JustinMayTheRapper]

I wish he came back to the Lions and stay and not retired so early and won the super bowl with the Lions one day

[@killacam7478]

Love how the announcer at Oklahoma State said “30-40 years from now, people will say “you ever see Barry Sanders play?”” And here we are.

[@masterk5372]

Yea that cool

[@KnuckleHead1983]

Truly the greatest of all time.. just wish he had more success than he did but that just shows his character.. he never complained about anything and the day he felt it was time to hang it up he did so.. he do so on his terms

[@bigghoww]

Time flies

[@chriserdmann2477]

Yeah, and Barry’s records still stand after all this time. Once in a lifetime talent, man.

[@KnuckleHead1983]

@@chriserdmann2477 yes sir! My favorite running back of all time and why I started playing football and played running back

[@dknapp100]

I met Barry at Pizza Hut 1 mile from my childhood home in 1996. He was with his family. My 2 friends & I were in awe. We lived in the suburbs of Detroit & were well aware of this man's brilliance & character. We grew up watching him. We asked for his autograph. He declined. Initially it shocked us. He then proceeded to sit with us for 10 minutes & reveal that spending time talking to us was more meaningful than his name written on some paper. To this day, I remember it vividly. If it was an autograph, I wouldn't. This is a very special person long before these highlight reels on the field.

[@mpayne8206]

That's an awesome story!!

[@AnastasiusWhite-fd8is]

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[@boogitybear2283]

I would have preferred the 10 minute story! I wish you ran into him again and Thank Him for that iconic moment in your life. I hope you do get that chance again. It would mean a lot to Barry I know.

[@dknapp100]

@@boogitybear2283 If I ever do, I absolutely will. To this day I still wear a Barry Sanders jersey from time to time - just doing yard work etc, not so much in public. It really has much more to do with the man/meeting him that day than the football genius. I was a hockey player & my guy was/is Steve Yzerman. I met him as well. & same thing. SO impressed by athletic ability, but more impressed by his chharacter. These were great lessons as a teenager. Very lucky to grow up where I did, when I did, with these 2 role models. Forever grateful.

[@mrsmith6272]

I never met him but I stood near him in 1991 at the Ren Cen. His thigh was thicker than my entire torso.

[@bigcheetah]

Barry is not just a great football player, he is a great human being.

[@thetruth72667]

Colin .Shimabukuro Amen!! Great class act

[@Reason1717]

Colin, that is so well said. Thank you Barry, I would add.

[@jimkennedy5202]

I met him once, he is shy and bashful.

[@robertwilliams139]

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[@kingezy6222]

He is also a gr8 football player

[@CleaningUpAmerica]

I was lucky enough to watch his whole career......possibly the most humble athlete of all time.

[@KnuckleHead1983]

Yep me too and very much agree with you on him being humble.. no athlete/person is like Barry

[@Thebensupremacy]

tends to happen when your dad discredits everything you do

[@duypham76]

I see warrick dunn with that same aura

[@KnuckleHead1983]

@@duypham76 I loved watching Warrick Dunn at FSU and in the pros

[@nickfranklin4295]

Walter Payton was the most humble. Therefore the man of the year award is named for him and not barry. Barry is a close second though

[@justinbrown5595]

When he could’ve had the rushing title his senior year an he told his coach to put the young kids in and play. That’s all you need to know about this man Mr. Sanders

[@whowouldwininafight3152]

And he didn't care about the competition from Thurman Tomas.

[@jodavey]

He did the same thing with Paytons single season record

[@52156drj]

He did the same thing with Christian Okoye the last game of his rookie season.

[@jsdarkdisco52]

Not to mention retiring instead of going for the NFL rushing title

[@vettevet2002]

let us not canonise him because he was just a man, albeit with an extraordinary skill; having babies out of wedlock is proof of that;

[@michaelfortenberry5735]

He still has the greatest end-zone celebration in the history of the game. It's called the Act-Like-You-Been-There-Before.

[@Warden033]

And you're still less fun than the pet rock

[@jeniwarlock]

fsegsges

[@christwarrior8501]

@@Warden033 Less fun? Whenever Barry scored, he acted like he had common sense/home training and finished the game. All the over excessive celebrations you see today are pretty annoying.

[@troydixon4425]

The greatest pure runner ithat ever played

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

@@christwarrior8501 so basically he was a “good” nigra

[@LiterallyGod]

+2600 rush yards, 39 tds.. in 11 games? Are you kidding me? Easily the best season ever.

[@titorivera1634]

Without a question lol

[@mikemarc92]

Well duh lol

[@dabndangle]

Thats better then my face of the franchise first season😂

[@titorivera1634]

@@dabndangle 😂😂 likewise

[@Buttsmoker]

Yeah there's truly no doubt lol. And nothing close to it will ever happen again

[@IanSinclair77]

2001, Barry walked into Best Buy in Pontiac, Michigan and I talked to him for 10 minutes about a computer he was looking at. He never said who he was, I never asked...but everyone was watching, pointing and whispering. He was very quiet and said thanks. I said hold on... He turned around and I said "we love you". He smiled, nodded, turned and walked away. Later on the security manager told me if Barry wanted to take anything, he wouldn't even try to stop him. We all knew Barry was a legend. We all love Barry. The way he just handed off the football to the ref.....his humility is humbling. Love ya #20

[@bigunitdks1]

Could that security guard even catch him if he stole something? lol

[@Dark_Asteroid]

I met this man in an airport. What a humble giant. He sat in coach and kept signing autographs and talking to folks. What a man.

[@clifton12345]

“Act like you’ve been there before” Greatest back that’s EVER lived.

[@Brunzy1970]

I couldn't agree more! When he left the way he did a small group collected money to hire a billboard on m20, almost to mt.plesant,, to say Ford family please sell to Lions, were sorry Barry

[@clifton12345]

@@Brunzy1970 I’m 34. My father sat me down when I was 4 years old and basically said you’re gonna watch and be a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I’m diehard, I haven’t missed a game in 25 years. I studied the game of football and the legends that proceeded it. What Sanders did, I’m not putting anyone in his category, no one. Watching him was like How the fuck are you so good.

[@tylerbob4853]

Jim Brown was the best. Barry played in a playoff game against Green Bay and he rushed for NEGATIVE yardage. That's right he gained ZERO. The greatest? Nope. Many others I would pick. Gale Sayers, Walter Payton,Earl Campbell,etc.& Many more.

[@clifton12345]

@@tylerbob4853 I don’t include Jim Brown in these debates because it’s just different eras and it’s nonsense to compare the two. But I will say and compare this. You realize the Lions teams Barry Sanders played on were so horrendously awful you may as well put a highschool offensive line on the field…ever realize why he has the most negative yardage ? Which makes this all much more satisfying to say. Barry played for the Lions…Walter Payton played on one of the greatest teams ever assembled. I broke down Barry vs Walter. Barry vs Walter Barry played 37 less games Only had 1457 yards less then him Had 776 LESS carries Averaged 5.0 per carry vs Walter 4.4 Averaged 100 yards per game to Walter 88 Andddd had 45 less fumbles 37 less games and he woulda shattered the all time record had he not retired in the prime of his career. I don’t mean to be that guy man…but just don’t even bother trying to argue my point. There is nothing to argue.

[@tylerbob4853]

@@clifton12345 hello, interesting but Walter Payton for most of his career played on terrible teams too. Gayle Sayers played on bad teams and as far as Jim Brown not being the best why don't you talk to Barry's dad about it. Different era or not some of those older players were great. Don't forget the rules changes to help the offense and water down the game.

[@royjohnson282]

Best Running Back Of All Time

[@pretorious700]

Hard to disagree.

[@aleksandrpushkin9984]

That's for sure.

[@samuelrobert4083]

Payton, LT and Dickerson are better

[@royjohnson282]

Samuel Robert That is an opinion you are having

[@kdtrey5isabeast]

Samuel Robert you're insane. None of those guys come even close. Only him Brown and emmitt are in the conversation

[@SolamenteVees]

Today's NFL could learn a few things from this man and his character.

[@Crystal-ib2ub]

FACT

[@rogerjohnson6676]

More than a few.

[@Harloha]

I met Barry at Detroit metro airport 20 years ago, and again 10 years after at his house, I was doing work at his neighbors. He is a standup, humble man, I have so much respect for this guy, a very selfless and good hearted human being.

[@galehess6676]

Thanks for sharing that. Anyone whose pops was a roofer and taught him to work... solid dude.

[@naejin]

Barry isn't the type of person America likes anymore. America idols self-complimenting braggarts who has never known a day of hard work in his life...see current US President for reference.

[@robertgarcia7024]

I met Barry in Nam 50 years ago, we fought in the 12th division. He never fired his riffle, just ran and dodged bullets. He's a humble man.

[@theterra-path7798]

brett linthicum 😂

[@brianmiller2739]

Steve Harloha I meet him at lakeside mall in like 92 or 93 he was just sitting looking at a book

[@Meauxluv]

As a young teen, Barry's retirement was heart breaking. He could have easily demolished the rushing record. The man was so humble none of that mattered.

[@josephercastor8026]

Lb for lb

[@adamstevens1204]

Was heartbreaking for me too. He was must watch television. You didn't want to miss what he would do next. Amazing the Lions never were able to put the players around Barry to go to a Super Bowl or even get close

[@adamstevens1204]

Watching this for the first time. Waiting for the play agaisnt my Bucs where he puts John Lynch on his knees

[@richardgaines9450]

When he retired I was Soo disappointed......his humility is sooo great that he never once complained------ about not being started in HS at running back.......about not being started ahead of THURMAN THOMAS at OU.......about his Detroit offensive line.......such a great role model for all of us

[@scottpollack1007]

When I think of Barry Sanders, I think of what an Incredible, Humble Human Being he was! He was obviously a Tremendous Football Player! However, he impresses me the Most by the way he has lived his life and the Respect that he has for everyone he comes in contact with! He’s a Humble and Incredibly Talented Football Player who is an even better Human Being! Detroit was Lucky to have Barry on their Team for ten years! If Barry had decided to continue to play football, he would have every record in the book, PERIOD! Records didn’t mean much to Barry and he quit the NFL because he just wasn’t having that much fun anymore! It took a lot of guts to make that decision knowing he was going to disappoint so many of his fans! I have the Utmost Respect and Admiration for Barry Sanders because he did what he thought was right and he followed his Heart in the end! God Bless Him!

[@Gotimenick]

Such a quiet, soft spoken guy. 100% class act

[@samuelmoulds1016]

yeah, I wish with all my HEART that they would have shown more of the HOF induction where John Elway says, "Mr. Sanders said he did not believe Barry Sanders was the GREATEST RUNNING BACK EVER, BUT I DO!"

[@desertheatent.2584]

@@samuelmoulds1016😊

[@megapromo3771]

Barry, not that you would ever read these comments, but you have inspired more young men into being better people than you will ever know. You are pure class.

[@chessman19]

pure CLASS

[@tonyduffy9027]

Barry is a REAL man! Football doesn’t define him

[@rashauntubbins5996]

Tony Duffy well stated, the sad part is most don’t understand his peace

[@johnervin3878]

Detroit ruined and broke his spirit and love for the game. I can't blame the man for leaving when he did. After competing at that level for so long and always losing it just wore on him. GOAT. Definition of class.

[@theflyent7106]

Exactly n that is an ache far more than the body he just was tired of it, Calvin Johnson same thing never winning that shit sucks. They're living with good health n wealth in retirement n that's a championship to them💯💯💯

[@Kekeepmotion]

I rather retire still being able to think than winning a SB and worrying about dying in my sleep

[@NotJaredGoff]

Lol nobody broke Barry Sanders spirit. This man is just a fucking cool guy who's not chasing stats he did his job and enjoyed his life and family and left at a healthy age. I think the biggest mark he left is so misconstrued.

[@NotJaredGoff]

It's hilarious to me though hearing that being a Detroit fan it's pretty sad that's our look lol it's completely not true though. Barry is a much much better man than he was a player.

[@randyc8406]

Wrong. It wasn’t the losing that did it. It was that the Lions had pinned him to that contract, then dumped a bunch of their best players. Barry knew they were gonna suck, pretty much the remainder of that time. His risk of injury would also skyrocket. He even admitted that’s why he quit. But, not GOAT either, He was only GOHT (his)

[@fallout908]

Barry Sanders is not just the best running back in NFL history...he is quite possibly one of the best PEOPLE in NFL history. It was really hard to see him leave so early in his career, but it will never change my opinion of him; probably was best for his physical and mental health anyway. Just wish we had more people like him in our country...I've watched many interviews and documentaries of him and am often left speechless.

[@garrettnoisette8356]

L

[@johnlowe2374]

Barry Sanders was a class act, and still is. One of the all time greats. It’s to bad he played on a horrible team.

[@GuitarsRule]

Exactly. Put Barry on the Cowboys and Emmitt on the Lions and Emmitt would still be chasing. Emmitt played 80 more games than Barry.

[@netrioter]

His father is why he quit..not the team. Who in the hell wants an asshole father like that

[@theglassesriley8229]

Yes he had to create things out of nothing

[@theglassesriley8229]

Emmitt smith had a Hof line to.

[@masonmalone4853]

That team is still horrible the Bobby lane curse!

[@jordy7540]

Never again will we see anything close to this man! Miss you Barry, you’re the greatest!

[@francismcwiggles1262]

I heard he has a 14 inch penis also

[@lloydkline6946]

Barry sander could not jump over the goal line

[@bakothegreat6986]

@@francismcwiggles1262 Bruh what the heck

[@barbarapaparella2282]

@@bakothegreat6986 lol what a weird comment that guy made like wtf lol but barry imo is the best running back of all time n was an underated blocker and can catch the ball but the lions had perriman, moore, and then morton during his time so they and people forget they made the playoffs in 91, 93,94,95, and 97 so 5 times in ten years is pretty damn good 4 those lions teams with no great qb

[@matthewsmith1779]

Moss is the only player I've seen play that I thought could be mentioned in the same breathe as Barry when it comes to special players. Must see TV.

[@aaeonkarma3717]

You don't see this anymore. Revel in it, these kind of folks aren't around anymore. The Quiet Hero

[@mp4vids]

Amen!!!

[@mp4vids]

@Marso 13 - I know well about them. I'm talking about a different era when you had more level headed people.

[@mp4vids]

@Marso 13 - I never even mentioned those names as being "level headed", you did. As for talking about those who did what you speak of, I never mentioned them either. This thread is about Barry Sanders. If you would like to talk about other football players, it is your right to do so, but I won't.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@PabloDiablo682 right

[@WhathehadasSole]

Kwahi Leonard is one🤷🏾‍♂️

[@m.a.d.o.w.l.4297]

*You may never have his skill, talent or ability; however, you can learn from his character, dedication & humility.* _His talent makes him a star, his character makes defines him as a LEGEND!_

[@davejeon02]

'makes defines'?

[@The-GreenHornet]

M.A.D. O.W.L. THAT! was the best qoute I have ever read about Barry Sanders.

[@mikewhitney8615]

David, you are a twit. Is your mind really that tiny?

[@harrymills2770]

Class.

[@astralwerks4]

Too bad he was a quitter

[@UltimateRavens_Fan]

Some people would never understand what its like to have a father like Barry's father. My dad was tough but fair. A father with principles is worth more than a pound of gold; it's priceless.

[@JustJefferson]

Best RB I’ve ever seen. I was in attendance in Baltimore for his very last NFL game. We didn’t know at the time that it would be his last game, but i still have the ticket stub and it means a lot today.

[@markcole8887]

💔💔💔💝💝💝💟✝️🛐💙💙💜💙

[@ryanp8925]

I was looking for myself in this video because I was at the Silverdome vs the Jets when he got his 2,000 yards. Too bad the video is not clearer because I am somewhere right down near the field. I think I had 5th row on the same side the video camera pans to.

[@mgraber1]

The only thing greater than his talent is his character. He represented my hometown of Wichita very well.

[@rickbreth7581]

He was so humble. A lot of people could take a lesson in CLASS from Barry Sanders

[@efisgpr]

Met him at one of his son's H.S. football games in 2011. Man's as nice as they come.

[@mattjohnson9062]

No freaking fare

[@Fireyninjadog]

Barry is the greatest running back ever. I like how he's real humble about it too. Great guy, best lions player ever

[@naturemeditation3751]

To this day it boggles people’s minds Barry stayed and ended his whole career with the Lions of all teams in that era!

[@dfw1fast143]

Greatest running back I’ve ever seen or will see.

[@TheSavageJetdiRustySpooner]

👊🍻

[@klovor]

i agree, coming from a gators fan.

[@Monk-Amani.]

@TadTod27 • I feel you 🐻 fan. Walter was all that, but I'm a Detroiter. Peace

[@cobes11]

@@TheSavageJetdiRustySpooner I wish that I was young enough to watch him. Best back ever.

[@gregorylibra5114]

You must have never seen " The Tyler Rose", a.k.a. Earl Campbell

[@dontarguewithfools]

Barry Sanders a great running back but a better man

[@JacaboBlanco]

He's the perfect role model

[@loganroark3916]

I see ur a Barry Sanders fan and Pusha-T fan, good taste

[@ronnieaustion]

props for the Daytona artwork

[@ravenken]

I will only agree with that statement when I know of a better running back. Capisce?-)

[@alanballard7466]

I don't know what everybody else talkin about but I watch Barry Sanders a lot and I'm telling you this guy is the best I ever seen in my life.

[@barronhawthorne6137]

Give him the o-line Emmitt had he gets 20,000 yards easy

[@goomaguy2883]

I always think about what if Gayle Sayers had not gotten hurt or if Berry & Jim stayed in the game...u can go on & on ...cause i like the big brewer back, Earl Campbell, Franco Harris, Zonker, H. Walker, the games has seen so many great athletes...

[@kevinbaker2470]

@@goomaguy2883 herbert walker is a freak athlete, didnt have quite the natural touch and footwork as sanders.. But he could probably make an nfl squad at 50-60 years old.

[@gw2606]

Wish the players today had the class of Barry Sanders the best running back of all time

[@Rollwitme]

11 college games, 34 records set, 2628 yards and 39 touchdowns in ELEVEN GAMES!!!! Kick rocks non-believers

[@efisgpr]

The 34 records is probably a record too!

[@gavinscott10]

@@efisgpr It is...Pretty much every one of the games he started he ran for 250-300 yards with 3-4 TDs.

[@folo_x3434]

Dark_Place Go Pokes 🍊

[@MrPownigga]

I ant believe people think anyone is better than him just as a pure runner lol anyone who brings up rings is stupid as hell. Rings are a TEAM accomplishment. Barry CARRIED the lions for 10 years and set records with a terrible offense. I just don’t understand how people argue against Barry. You’ll never see another human make cuts and shift like him. EVER

[@tima.478]

These stats would be very good for an entire 4 year college career, WOW!!!

[@slisel033190]

It's incredible how he is one of the best running backs in history. but yet still so damn humble

[@WakeAndBakeWithUncleRay]

I've always marveled how firmly planted this man's feet in life was, for he treated the game of football just like it was created to be, (A Game) which is not bigger than life itself.

[@whittierblvd8827]

All I have to say is Barry Sanders did it without a line...no doubt in my mind his record would not be passed, its 2022 now...Barry Sanders is my favorite all-time, there'll never be a running back with that loyalty, heart, humbleness and moves and I'm a die hard RAIDERS fan..God Bless you Barry Sanders stay humble 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@j.pesquera]

I've seen this documentary about 5 times, I watch it solely because I've got a ton of respect for Barry. A true professional of the game, and has a ton of humility for being the best running-back of all time.

[@topflight9182]

Same bruh I’m literally rewatching it, still so much better than any RB since bro..

[@juliusrodriques7795]

The GREATEST RUNNING BACK to ever play the game with humbleness. I love this man.

[@Chris-ey8zf]

I think you commented in the wrong video. Walter Payton is in another one.

[@SavingSoulsMinistries]

i've never seen nor will ever see somebody more awe inspiring on the field than barry

[@playgang539]

Nyz free thinker what about Calvin Johnson

[@blankname6629]

Nyz free thinker sad thing was Michael Vick could have been as awe inspiring but we will never know because he was an idiot when he was young

[@anthonystarke893]

No. To either of those.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Before Barry, only one man: Gail Sayers

[@mickeycoffey5063]

Been watching football a long time. Barry is the best RB I've ever seen. How he carried himself on and off the football is something you will never see again. Best RB of all time, and it's not even close!

[@blackmoney7]

#facts

[@richardgaines9450]

And the fact that this superior character known as Barry Sanders.......could be divorced.......gives me hope.......I am far less a man......and divorced also........but if MR SANDERS can be divorced there is still a chance for me.

[@Chris-ey8zf]

Nobody that watches football thinks Barry was the best RB of all time. Walter Payton is easily above him. Jim Brown is above him. An argument could be made that Emmitt Smith is above him. Barry Sanders was too boom or bust and didn't play long enough to matter. He was just another Gale Sayers, another guy who is in the Hall of Fame but who aren't nearly the best due to longevity reasons.

[@fernandondawana9786]

The greatest running back

[@preston121068]

Never a Lions fan, but a huge Barry fan. Simply the best. Ever.

[@chriswildhaber35]

I'm a raider's fan, but in my opinion Barry is the 🐐, and my favorite running back of all time.

[@ryana3679]

Sanders was amazing. I have so much respect for him and the way he carried himself.

[@ryanalcaraz3046]

Ryan A I agree

[@Gitfiddle]

As a Detroiter we were so proud of Barry Sanders and so blessed to watch him play. He was a marvel. He was the matrix before the matrix was even a thing.

[@Spthomas47]

He was the only thing you had for 9 or 10 years. That's not a slight on y'all, it's the truth though. I pulled for you for a long time to do right, but ya didn't.

[@JoeMama-gj7id]

BARRY SANDERS was the best thing that happened to that city... There was a time when the policy was clear... It was almost disgusting....blaming one side for 3 buildings falling at BREAKNECK SPEED... SEEMS THAT EVERYONE IS EVIL THQT READS

[@Spthomas47]

In a sport where I watched most any game that was on, the only other thing other than Thanksgiving, I watched y'all was Barry. Ever. Sorry, but Calvin Megatron wasn't enough.

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

@@Spthomas47 and the Lions wasted his career also!

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

@@Spthomas47 they did have Herman and Brett!

[@teddygonzalez7409]

I feel so bad for Barry Sanders. He carried that team on his back for years. I'm from Chicago a long time Bears fan. It was a privilege and honor to witness his phenomenal mastery. My heart goes out to him. Barry was a straight up warrior and beast. He is the GOAT of all running backs.

[@The1TheyCallFoo313]

I was blessed to see Barry live twice, when I was 15 and then 18. I'll never forget it.

[@The1TheyCallFoo313]

@Droppin_sik_Beats Hell yea, he some of his best games against Tampa for sure. I can think of few famous plays off rip against the Bucs.

[@morecowbell235]

"He made them look like straight up fools" -Emmitt Smith

[@StukInBuf]

@More Cowbell(open): 20:44. *BOOM!*

[@HiFi5280]

ES always told it how it is

[@KoldLv]

"In football, you're gonna make some mistakes.... But, it wasn't for the lack of trying". This is the quote I live by ever since.

[@joshlewis575]

Still haven't seen anyone move the way Barry did 20+ years on now. Just so shifty n visionary, amazing

[@ABitefLife]

If Barry played on half the other teams in the NFL in the mid 90’s those teams would have won the SB

[@jocamadad]

It just shows how sorry of a franchise the Lions are. I think any other team in the NFL would have easily built a Super Bowl championship team around this guy over a ten year period, but not Detroit.

[@JAG214]

The Lions are still no where near winning a SB in 2020

[@trentallman984]

If Detroit had the best team, they would get screwed by the referees. Their game with GB this year they didn't even try to hide it.

[@steveTGO]

@@jocamadad - Yes, the Detroit Lions Ownership failed Barry Sanders miserably. They had of the best running back of all time but they were too pathetic too damn incompetent to put the right Management teams and Coaches in place to support him. Barry Sanders was the kind of player who could have attracted other high caliber players, he should have been the center piece of a team built around him ...... he's that damn special!!!

[@bthorn5035]

Truth. I was a Dallas and Pittsburgh fan all throughout the 90's. Barry was always the best, hands down. His football potential was robbed by the lions.

[@mikevalenzuela781]

I don't care who holds the record for the most rushing yards, Barry Sanders is the most illusive running back of all time...FACTS

[@ShawnFX]

@Kevin Prima you clown stop pasting this exact lame comment

[@MAWA-Vik19]

*Elusive

[@gavinscott10]

ummm.."elusive" not "illusive". Just saying.

[@thomasmiklovich6365]

Think you mean elusive.

[@billygilliam3456]

Barry Sanders is the best running back of all time.......

[@devinleon212]

B.Sanders was a team by him self.

[@ironroad18]

Literally, because he had a sucky team around him. He is probably the greatest back of all time.

[@drvn8]

He had good players around him. Herman Moore was one of the best wide receivers in the league. Brett Perriman was decent as well. They did not have a steady strong QB though and defensively they were outmatched by Green Bay in their division and by Washington, SF, and Dallas over the years unfortunately.

[@CSDonohue11]

drvn8 Yup. Herman Moore was that man. Barry didn’t have a very Good line or QB which had a lot to do with that line and just goes to show you why Barry is The 🐐

[@drvn8]

@@CSDonohue11 Barry was great, but I'm always told by people in the older generation that Jim Brown was the best football player they'd ever seen. Barry was my favorite running back.

[@pp3k3jamail]

@@CSDonohue11 the lions always had good players are barry sanders, Herman Moore, Brett perriman, Johnnie Morton, Chris spielman, Mark Carrie, Mel Grey Robert porcher, Luther elliss, Jerry Ball, Dave Sloan, Tracy Scroggins, Willie Clay, bennie blades, good corners like Corey Raymond and Ryan McNeil. Lomas Brown who was 7 time pro bowl and Kevin Glover who was a 3 time pro bowler You can make a case during the 90s the lions were one of the more talents rosters in the NFL. for some strange reason the lions were just a bad road team it also doesn't help that the Lions played musical chairs with the quarterbacks a lot of times.

[@mikeway2223]

I miss watching those games growing up with my dad in Michigan. He autographed a lions football for me. Such a nice guy and the best running back of all time.

[@stormyblu_nyc3006]

This was THE best Football Life I've seen! I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan, BUT I have NOTHING but respect for this man, his game and his legacy!!!!

[@bluesingmusic3443]

Me too. Big Cowboy fan as well. Barry was definitely the MAN.

[@nickfizer401]

If Barry had the Cowboys O-Line he would have put up 2500 yards a season. GOAT

[@reasonforliving3174]

Probably 4 or 5 rings

[@ylogxn2052]

EXACTLYYYYY he would have had larry allen and allllll

[@RR-vu3ol]

Cowboys o-line in 90s was very short lived. Probably only a 3-5 year period when they were dominant.

[@jeremysears4263]

@@RR-vu3ol And Barry could of worked miraculous things with it. No matter how short lived.

[@bradleyburton4762]

He wouldnt even need the O-Line if he had Daryl Johnston

[@0ptimal]

Growing up as a young kid in Michigan I was a Lions fan and particularly a fan of Barry, but one thing that always stood out to me was how after a TD he would just drop the ball and go back to work.. it was so different from anything else I'd seen, and it made a lasting impact on me. I thought that's how I want to be. He was the epitome of humble.

[@samuelhuggins3173]

I feel like Barry is just a simple guy that absolutely loved football. A definite Legend. The G.O.A.T.

[@a.mnmemories4289]

Damn, I have so much freaking respect for Barry Sanders. I mean the man just understood what really matters in life. And the fact that he hated how football players were treated as if they were royalty or better then everyone else, to me, proves he's just a really good man. Who happens to be in the top 3 all time running backs.

[@GoatedOne201]

i'll never understand why people started disliking him.. 10 seasons s a runningback is amazing and long. Not to mention you didn't hear about him getting hurt.

[@trevelljohn9998]

that was all god

[@sevenofcrows7]

Who hated him? I'm a packers fan, but I still loved Barry Sanders. Screw the haters.

[@morecowbell235]

"and you're the guy and you are risking your neck, your body, your mind" Emmitt is spot on. The organization failed Barry and he lost the love for the game, gave it his all for years and walked away.

[@chuckjones6914]

As a 35 year old packers fan, I gotta say... not only is Barry the best I ever saw play, but ehat an outstanding man he is... my favorite rb of all time and It isn't even close

[@RookieMistakeYT]

This guy is extremely well spoken. That’s refreshing. Without a doubt the greatest to ever play the position. His vision and instincts were 2nd to none. No one can ever duplicate him. Truly a marvel, he made all the right moves at the right time. Wish he had played longer but glad he’s healthy and possibly avoided CTE.

[@DarKKnightt07]

Barry Sanders was the detroit lions in the 90's, he carried that team his whole career, but it takes a entire team to win a championship, not just one player.

[@user-pq6mr6op3p]

No shit!

[@robertmartinez988]

Damn I teared up when I heard his father said I'm not your friend, I'm your father. My father told me the same thing. He was so right. I'm 65 and no longer have him around and i miss him terribly

[@stefanhouston8616]

😊 my farther did too . I'm 52 ...kids don't get that now a days . And look at the world today . I miss my dad too

[@iamkinguub]

God bless the both of yall im 20 and i love my dad to death

[@josephclark2268]

I love that he knew there were bigger things in life than football and he didn’t let it control him. His character really does outshines the game and those football accomplishments. That’s the best way I can describe him. I honestly know more about him by his actions than by his football career. It speaks volumes for me. Well done, Mr. Sanders and well done, Barry. So much more to come. What a fantastic testimony. God bless…

[@RoninGaijin]

Barry was the best broken field runner in history. Never be another 5'8" 205 that ran 4.3 and had explosive full speed ability in 3 steps. The JUKE, the balance, the vision, and the ability to slip the big hit. The GOAT!

[@trocknorat]

RoNīN GaīJīN well said

[@efisgpr]

I know someone who went to oSu with him, said he could 2-hand reverse flush a basketball like nothing. And this was when the world was going nuts over Spud Webb doing the same thing at roughly the same height. Just insane. I think it's in how quickly he adjusted to the tackler's force and was shifting his lean and stance instantly....well...when they could even touch him...lol.

[@bennjenn929]

Don’t need all that “best broken field...” stuff, just GOAT, period, would do.

[@gavinscott10]

And he was never hurt. Must be an alien.

[@Physics072]

@@gavinscott10 Barry was very durable but he did get hurt once early in his carrer with the lions and is scared the hell out of wayne fontes so much that he started pulling him out of goal line plays as he did not want barry to take any big hits. Prior to that Barry was in for all the goal line plays. Then somehow people twisted that into barry can't do goal line. That was directly due to fontes freak out on the knee injury.

[@ValdezPoker]

It’s his humility that’s gives me the chills. I recently watched his interview with Pat Mcafee and I thought it was a front. But now I see that’s just who he’s always been. Truly amazing.

[@brightize2651]

The first time I saw Barry Sanders I was like WTF, and every time I saw him play I was like WTF. Barry Sanders G.O.A.T.

[@kevinfisher5723]

We always watched Barry...Nobody was more exciting running...humble man.

[@diamantewilliams]

Real live

[@Gr8Layks]

Barry was the greatest running back, and a great person.

[@lowelledlee8019]

Barry Sanders was the most amazing running back in football history. I love his genuine humility.

[@mancaveandgaragedesignsrec1492]

Barry gave 10 years enough said! He paid his dues and had a glorious career

[@TayeIm]

What’s missing in sport today at every level is what Barry stood for. Humbleness, dedication, and humility! Amazing old soul…

[@quincyjoseph1229]

He is still my favorite running back of all time. Should have superbowl ring.

[@Realwaltersobchak]

That idea was lost when he was drafted by the lions

[@Spthomas47]

And not released. Travesty

[@lloydkline6946]

Barry sander could not jump over the goal line

[@Fortmillin]

As a kid I used to love watching Detroit play on Thanksgiving day. You just knew Barry Sanders would do something special every game and he never disappointed! He was such a special player and person.

[@yankees29]

Thanksgiving football was a religion in my household. I was a teenager when Barry broke out on the NFL scene. Great memories.

[@thurmanmerman6248]

Curtis Martin quote “Jim brown if you put him in the game now it would be different, Barry Sanders it can be 1920 or 2020 he will be the best RB in the NFL at any given time.”

[@mrmink]

Of course, he's wrong.

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

Applies to prime Mike Tyson too. Not that he would knock out NFL RB's of all generations, it applies in boxing.

[@GeoAce777]

Barry Sanders will FOREVER be my favorite running back in my known world. -Bears and Giants fan for life

[@Big.ham91]

Tears falling! What a great father and and humble decent son

[@willis26311]

One can only imagine Barry Sanders running behind the offensive line that Emmitt Smith had. He would've broken every record there was... Barry was the greatest EVER, PERIOD.

[@HiFi5280]

Sucks imagining things like that. Us Cowboys fans feel that way about Jimmy Johnson. Feel we could've won 4 in a row but it was not meant to be. Barry fulfilled his destiny and accepted his fate. Maybe you should as well

[@waltershattenkirk3087]

Any GOAT, be it football, baseball, golf, basketball, hockey or any sport or game. The GOAT isn’t defined unless they possess the following: #1- work ethic #2- talent #3- the right team (support) #4- longevity We can imagine, predict and claim all we want. If “this had happened”, “if he was on this team”, “if only he wasn’t injured”. GOAT’s find themselves, put themselves or create the position to be the GOAT. Fact is, we don’t get to vote who’s the GOAT, stats cast the vote. If the vote was who was the most elusive, it would be Barry. Most speed, Bo. Most punishing, Jim or Earl. Fact is, Emmitt is the all time leading rusher today, he is the GOAT.

[@gregwright6927]

@@waltershattenkirk3087 Most yards does not equal best ever (GOAT); it just means most yards. If I had 1 game to pick one running back in his prime (or any year when we are talking about Barry), I would pick Barryover anyone else. Period. That's what the greatest of all time means. To say Emmitt is the GOAT is like saying Frank Gore is a better running back then LaDainian Tomlinson when you can easily see, that was never the case. In case you want to rebuttal that, I want to remind you that Gore has 1 season of more than 1,250 yards in a season.

[@waltershattenkirk3087]

Greg Wright I respectfully disagree. And if you go back and read the entirety of my post, you will see i consider the definition of GOAT to be highly subjective. You are defining GOAT as the most talented, in the case of Barry, I agree with you. He was a beast, unfortunately, after 10 years in the league, he said I’m done. Emmitt on the other hand, hitched his wagon to an up and coming winner. GOATS don’t hitch their wagon to loosing teams, if they do, they fall into the “what if/only if” category. Barry may be your favorite, he isn’t the GOAT. One more thing, my favorite NFL player, bar none, is Marino. The most talented passer the league has ever seen. Dan was the biggest fish in a small pond. Neither Dan or Barry fought to change their circumstance. For that reason, neither can be considered GOAT.

[@thegorn68]

It's amazing to me why so many douche bags always feel like in order to talk about how great Sanders was they have to diminish Emmitt Smith's career accomplishments. Barry's highlights and stats speak for itself. Why do you have to disparage someone else in order to build up another?

[@chrispatterson8210]

I have more respect for Barry Sanders than for any other player to ever play the game. To be as great as he was while being so humble is rare. The NFL needs more Barry Sanders and less "everyone look at me" personalities. I doubt I'll ever see another player in my lifetime with his skill and character.

[@terrenceolivido741]

Jesus, what a character Sanders! A great story of the hard-working dad leading his son in discipline. It is also a great story of that moment in America. " A football life " has consistently been so great, because of the emphasis on the person - not the stats. really wonderful.

[@omelveny45]

An incredible grounded individual. The NFL and society need more people like Barry Sanders.

[@slickric2176]

I love how he handed the ball to the referee after he made a touchdown. He is a true professional..

[@dandiomande5236]

Its amazing how humble he was.

[@davidgonzalez5044]

And his spinning move was incredible

[@chucks_88]

That don't make him a hero...By handing the football back after a touchdown made him a professional!! I"m tired of people calling over payed cry baby athletes heroes

[@shangee2275]

@@chucks_88 read again, my friend.

[@slickric2176]

@David Martin he actually did, I just edited it and changed it from hero to professional.. But Barry Sanders will always be a hero to me.

[@jaytrace1006]

Hands down, the most electric running back I have ever seen. But, as a man, not many NFL players can hold a candle to him. I can appreciate the fact that I was a watching NFL fan when he was a player. A friend of mine played against Barry in high school. At that time, Barry was already a legend. He said Barry would get a kick return or punt return and would often run it back all the way. Barry ran right over him several times, in fact. But, one time, Barry ran at him and he brought Barry down. He said that was something he could tell his grandsons. He had tackled maybe the greatest running back that ever laced up a pair of cleats

[@CSDonohue11]

Jay Trace Not maybe, Barry was and is The 1.

[@bluesingmusic3443]

You're right I've lived in Wichita since 1988, he is still a legend, & much respected as a man, & person.

[@nathanstrickland8692]

From a guy who was 14 when he came into the NFL. It was my privilege to get to watch this man play. The absolute best running back I ever have seen. If Barry would have had the line that emit Smith had. No person alive would ever touch the yards that man would have put up.

[@leroybyrdjr3412]

Absolutely 💯 💯 💯

[@nkaka8163]

Easily the best running back, 3rd all time in rushing.... in 10 seasons 🐐

[@jackcrow9987]

Can't beat barry

[@thepac12andbig10suck]

Emmitt played 5 more seasons and was only 3100 yards ahead of Barry. Barry was averaging over 1500 yards a season and still in his prime. He would have gotten 3100 in 2 seasons and put the rushing title out of reach if he played 5 more seasons. And he didn't have 5-7 Pro Bowl linemen, or a HOF QB, WR, GM and possibly coach.

[@123bigr]

Nick Kosek I agree and if he had the line Dallas had, he may have doubled that

[@mattd2643]

3rd all time rushing, but was second all-time when he retired. If he played as long as Emmitt he would have easily put the rushing the record out of reach and made it one of the unbreakable records in sports. I mean, can you imagine how many yards he would have gotten if he had the O-Line Emmitt had?

[@thepac12andbig10suck]

Matt D Emmitt had the best line in Football and Barry still has two seasons with more rushing yards than Emmitt's best year. If Barry played for Dallas instead, Dallas would be the legit Bulls of the NFL in the 90s. 3peats lol.

[@ragsriches8213]

I think you can see how much he cared about his parents and how much respect and admiration he had for their actions and lessons. I am a proud lions fan. I understand why Barry did what he did. I know what he did, there will never be another Barry Sanders.

[@groundupbuilds5706]

Also the greatest college football running back of all time. Only 1 season and you can still say his one season was the greatest season ever and no one will ever have a better year than his heisman trophy season.

[@blankname6629]

gt trr hard to disagree especially with how the game has become so pass oriented. Not sure anyone will ever break that record.

[@goreynate5583]

I like Barry Sanders but the best college running back was Herschel Walker

[@mr_miyagi2275]

Reggie bush

[@treyshoes8828]

Yeah and you got dickheads who compare Christian McCaffrey to this legend just because he broke Barry's all purpose yard record in college. I feel comfortable in saying that McCaffrey can't shine Barry's shoes.

[@anthonystarke893]

McCaffery's record includes his bowl game, the NCAA refuses to add in bowl game stats during Barry's era. So yeah that record is suspect. Not to mention that Barry hardly played the full game in that season. There were at 5 or 6 games where Barry didn't even play the 4th quarter/most of the 2nd half. It's not even comparable. Barry's '88 season is the greatest season any college football player. Any position. Anyone who says otherwise is just plain wrong.

[@OneEyeWise]

A blessed humble man, I would be honored to call my brother ❤🤟To this day, the only Champion respectfully handed winning ball to the Ref👍🙏

[@thurmanmerman6248]

'When I look at players like Jim Brown at one time he was the biggest guys on the field, I think he would be different in todays game. Barry Sanders is a guy no matter what year you can say 1920 or you can say 2012 he will still be the best Running Back in the NFL any given time.'

[@jeffchung4807]

Barry Sanders was the reason that I started watching football. I was 15 and saw him on TV. I was like: who’s this dude making all them moves!? I was hooked after that. Barry is still my favourite player of all time and a great person too. 🐐!

[@darkwindow7563]

Barry Sanders is the best running back of all time ! True facts 💯 🙂👍👍👍👍

[@vettevet2002]

dark window if you ever saw Sayers (and i did) you would know the two are carbon copies;

[@KnuckleHead1983]

Greatest running back of all time hands down and one of if not the most humble guy in sports ever! #THANKYOUBARRY

[@Chris-ey8zf]

You misspelled Walter Payton.

[@miken2968]

​@Chris-ey8zf you misspelled Barry

[@YourGrannysThong]

So he had 58 yds in the first two games. So he pretty much got his 2,000 yd season in 14 games. G.O.A.T.

[@KameronLord12]

USAFO6 Jim’s was in 14

[@reasonforliving3174]

Could have been more in the last game.

[@guyinthechat9533]

Still my favorite NFL football player of all time. Glad I got to watch him play.

[@patrickmartin2689]

Without even watching this I already shead tears because he never had a team build around him the greatest running back ever no matter what the statistics say...🐰🔥😬

[@roberthatch9143]

Patrick Martin even Walter Payton said that Barry was better than him. I'm a die hard bears fan and Barry was the best thing since Walter Payton.

[@kawythowy867]

I agree

[@hogg4229]

There were so many more athletes like Barry Sanders in the 80s and 90s than today. The humbleness, respectfulness, lack of hubris, and the way the game(s) were played by guys like Barry Sanders, Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, and Dominique Wilkins (for example) was a breath of fresh air

[@kharilane1340]

It broke my heart when Barry retired.

[@leroymyrick801]

One of the most grounded superstars of my lifetime. This guy character is very modest to be as good as he was.

[@septimuspretorius250]

The man: Did not dance, did not boast, did not spike the ball, always handed the ball to the ref, never quit on a play,, was always humble, and always scared the living sh*t out of the opposition! Barry is arguably the best running back who ever played.

[@Guy-cs8yj]

No one ever moved the way he did. One in a billion.

[@matthewgordon3762]

There is no argument man. He is the best ever!! From a Cowboys fan.

[@darklordojeda]

I second that. He's the greatest of all time in my opinion. I was very upset when he retired and still think of the what ifs but it's not about me, it's about him and how he felt.

[@gsentinel4821]

VERY WELL SAID.

[@mlktha_don6729]

Allow ppl to be who they wana b.