Barry Sanders First Game for the Lions...The Build Up, First Carries...and Touchdown

Sept 10th, 1989 saw the beginning of the Barry Sanders highlight reel and legacy and football life with the Lions. The build up to his first carries was as dramatic as one of his runs and when the time came to shine; he took the ball and ran with it; the Cardinals were Barry's first victims. His best runs from the game as well.
*I know...now...that Pontiac is a city and not just a car brand. That was my bad. I also had a sweet uncut version of this footage that didn't include my commentary. However, KZbin will not allow the posting of this video unless I modify it in some way. The footage is too good not to post and even my rambling cannot ruin Barry's first game...I hope you enjoy.
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*This video construction (highlights) was created under the guidelines for Fair Use. The video content is the property of its owner. Video Credit: Larry's Classic Sports
Timestamp:
0:00 The Build Up
3:22 Barry's First Carry
5:35 Barry's First TD
6:51 Mr Ford Gives a Standing Ovation
7:00 Other Great Runs in the Game
Barry Sanders First Game for the Lions...The Build Up, First Carries...and Touchdown

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[@gen-ave8547]

Lmao why doesn’t Pontiac exist? That’s news to my ears as a Detroit native

[@mikecocchiara]

You know what I think we should do? I think we should sit him until late in the 3rd quarter😂😂

[@dennisaeschliman730]

​@@gen-ave8547😊😊😊😊

[@benelias3556]

Oh my gosh don't ever try and get a job as a commentator the only thing that woke me up is my phone rang

[@TA_Sports]

@@benelias3556 😂

[@corydriver7634]

The most impressive part; he acted like he’d been there before. No dance, no spike just hand the ball to the official and carry on. Loved Barry Sanders.

[@Tim.1113]

Exactly. He had a job to do and he did it in spectacular fashion. No silly celebration like you see now. I loved that he always looked for an official to give the ball to. So humble.

[@bobzab1957]

Yea he held it all in and didnt release it and used it during the game to slow everything down most waste the adrenaline screaming dancing spiking the ball. Holding all that energy in will make u a god. See everything in slow mo yet moving at the speed of light lol

[@jiggyjay682]

He did it his way. But, to say that is better than someone who celebrates doing " Their " job. GFYM baby boy.

[@Tim.1113]

@@jiggyjay682 You’re an angry little guy. You don’t have to agree with other people’s opinion but don’t get pissy and tell to GFY.

[@williamhager855]

Unlike that douchebag Emmitt smith who had to take his helmet off and act like it was all him. Barry was true class!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

There will never be another #20. Pure class always.

[@markg.7865]

Remember before Barry had #20, we had the great Billy Sims, too bad his career was cut short!

[@rickhammond2473]

@@markg.7865 Walter Payton and Tony Dorsett were not to shabby.

[@markg.7865]

@@rickhammond2473 Yes, but they didn't play for the Lions or wear #20.

[@rickhammond2473]

@@markg.7865 Dorsett 40 yard dash time 4.3 Sanders 4.37 I remember watching Dorsett run more explosive Dorsett time was the quickest last year if he played and he ran in the 70's and 80's.

[@033Fritz]

Ya but Sanders could change direction & somehow maintain that speed. There are many, but none like…

[@jimgaul67]

As a suffering Lions fan for 38 years, Barry was so fun to watch that it took the sting out of the many team losses.

[@dabndangle]

Hey buddy we ain't suffering now more. I think my childhood dream will come true this year or next year

[@jimgaul67]

@@dabndangle hey….. just watched the Lions win their fifth from here in Wisconsin. I like their coach and the team is playing on a high level. I hope you’re right on the SB.

[@justicejustice1800]

Tell death do us part I will b a Lion

[@kdevinturner8778]

At least you didn't have to put a paper bag over your head and cut eyeholes and an "oh no": Mr. Bill mouth hole in it, like "The Aint's" from New Orleans. That would have been a fun, hilarious, and just plain good time to be in NOLA at the time. Can't beat "The Aint's".

[@danor6812]

Grew up a Packer fan. But when we played the Lion's. Watching Berry Sanders was fantastic. It was like look at him go. Then thinking. No, wait get him. LOL

[@user-wh2eq9mv7c]

No words can explain the greatness of Barry. Pure talent!!!

[@markg.7865]

He left too soon!

[@kdevinturner8778]

I am confused a little bit. Are you talking about Barry Sanders or Barry Manilow? They are both fantastic artists. You would not be wrong for either. Your comment made me forget where I was, for a small while. Thank you for that.

[@michaelbailey5736]

Always a total classy guy. Great player, great teammate and a great man.

[@axgreenious9400]

I met Sanders after his rookie season at a sports-card show. He was my hero when I was a kid. Barry is the GOAT! Never gets old watching his highlights.

[@tucanazo96]

He is definitely NOT the goat !

[@houdini8o8]

@@tucanazo96 considering the offensive line he had to work with he is!

[@tucanazo96]

NO @@houdini8o8

[@mykcorleone24]

I know what u mean. I met Shabba - Doo when I was young. A hero of mine. I still watch footage of his and am in complete awe.

[@barrylippard1846]

Barry, the best juker in the NFL. I’ve always liked the Lions logo and colors.

[@kmik4466]

Oilers fan but loved Barry Sanders. What a humble star. Score a TD and just hand the ball to ref.

[@brianbutlerbk]

That's the way it should be!

[@JBGAMBIT]

Just because you celebrate doesn’t mean you’re not a humble person; there’s a reason they call it entertainment. There are 8 billion people with 8 billion different personalities. Bird and many others celebrated and were serious trash talkers, but humble off the court.. no one complained about his celebrations, not even his opponents?? And McEnroe?? Geez!!! but he was highly celebrated for his antics, and few complained. Seems it’s always been like that throughout history though… hmm 🤔 Why do you expect the fans celebrate, and not the players?? 🤔 Enjoy the game and hold the judgment 😊. Just watching Barry run should be fun enough.

[@markg.7865]

Oh I miss the Houston Oilers, Luv u Blue!

[@thepolkadotdoor5007]

That's just old school theatrics. There is a mentality that to do spectacular things and carry on with a small thing to a giant aura is an example of great discipline this also can be seen as arrogance. It's perspective, people love Barry Sanders so it's humility a favorable adjective but let it be a player who is unlikable by the populous it'd be arrogance.

[@JBGAMBIT]

@@thepolkadotdoor5007 👍 What people perceive as “arrogance”, is often Projection, or just plain old jealousy and envy. But to be clear, the underlying issue is Race. When Larry bird, McEnroe, Gastineau, Ainge and other white “trash talkers”graced their perspective sports, they and their antics were embraced and lauded over. They were said to be brave and ultra-competitive. But if you’re an AA? You’re said to arrogant with bad sportsmanship?? 🤔

[@rstew6060]

Once in a lifetime RB and I'm glad I was around to watch him play. Just amazing what he did year in and year out for 10 years. No disputing who was the Greatest Running Back, averaging 5 yards a carry with that team was just unbelievable! He was electrifying and will go down as the Greatest running back ever to play this game!

[@joshlewis575]

In all the years since Barry, I've yet to see anyone close to moving like that man could. Craziest part is he was snatching Achilles and ACLs running on concrete and carpet. The fact he could stop and start and juke so much without blowing his own ACLs running a majority of his games on that garbage turf is astounding. Glad I got to see him too, simply amazing

[@nicodio2709]

Just for comparison's sake: Jim Brown Games: 118 Rushes: 2359 Yards: 12312 TD: 106 Yards per carry: 5.2 Barry Sanders Games: 153 Rushes: 3062 Yards: 15269 TD: 99 Yards per carry: 5.0 That 35 game differential is big, Brown averaged 104.3 yds per game, so even if you made it 100 ypg, that would be another 3500 yds, which would put him at +15800 yards. Never saw Brown, Sanders is my favorite rb, but Brown truly was devastatingly brilliant. Emmitt Smith and Frank Gore played forever, you could make the arguement for Brown, Sanders and Payton as the best three all time.

[@MarkF.-gy4zy]

@@nicodio2709 The difference between Jim and Barry was that Brown had a decent to good line to run behind, Sanders didn't have a lot of help.

[@nole8923]

@@MarkF.-gy4zyAgreed. It’s the same reason Dan Marino never got a Super Bowl ring.

[@thepolkadotdoor5007]

True Barry fans know he's the second best RB to ever play. That's quoting his number 1 supporter verbatim: his father.

[@Ezoangelofdeath]

I think when you get as many football fans who arent Lions fans agreeing on one player being the greatest ever, that says much, he was humble, smart, on a level of his own, and basically could have done it without a line with some of the O-Lines he suffered with, the man was quietly the greatest ever, the Jordan of RB's, we will never see anything like him again, and I for one am just glad I was alive when he played.

[@Franktank111]

Lions/Browns Super Bowl. LFG ✌️

[@cosmo1eleven855]

Never say there will never be a great RB like him again. Time marches on and somebody else wikl come along eventually who everybody will say is the second coming of Sanders.

[@bobloblaw9791]

As a kid of the 70s I’ve seen most of the greats. Barry was special. Not a Lions fan either, but I do pull for them to get that first SB !

[@lowkeyholmes7148]

Barry Sanders in my opinion is the best running back that ever played football 🏈! Imagine if Barry had Dallas Cowboys lineman blocking for him back then. Barry is the truth, my favorite runner back!

[@hectormunoz6498]

If he would have had any line, qb he would have put up 25% more yards and TDs

[@lowkeyholmes7148]

I definitely agree

[@mww4612]

No one can deny that Barry Sanders Is the Goat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@superzero4250]

The Dallas offensive line often gets praised, however, it was hard to tell who made whom, Emmett Smith or the O-line. But the Denver Broncos offensive line that blocked for Terrell Davis was definitely unmatched, and extremely skilled. Throughout the nineties, no matter who they put in the backfield, produced a thousand yard rusher. Davis obviously a two thousand yard rusher, and Dallas’s offensive line never did that… 🤔

[@zackjay71]

Fact. Best ever.

[@KingTheRat]

I knew a few people who went to Oklahoma State in the late 80s when Barry was there. And they can testify that Barry Sanders was a really humble and polite guy. Barry is the GOAT Running Back even if he doesn't hold some of the records.

[@wolfdenauto3417]

Don't forget that OkieSt team at one point had Thrurman Thomas and Barry Sanders in the backfield. How they didn't win a title or nearly win a title is beyond me.

[@maxvaldez6987]

Hard to win anything when you play in the same conference with the Oklahoma Sooners lol

[@roberthathcock3958]

@@maxvaldez6987 Yes, OU had more 5* players by far. They were an all pro team.

[@toolrocks10]

The greatest! Before direct tv, i looked forward to Thanksgiving game. The best.

[@Riles3152]

He only started 13 games his rookie season...and STILL ended up with almost 1500 yards rushing 😲

[@mprattyh3]

I'm so lucky that I got to see Barry play 🐐🐐

[@words911]

So fun to watch growing up. He made the impossible possible

[@timeversman9804]

He scores his first TD and no ridiculous celebration.

[@flutebasket4294]

He never celebrated a single touchdown. I remember as a kid being amazed by his discipline compared to the other players of that time -- neverminded the ridiculousness we see today....

[@vajuarez0193]

You would think it was his X TD of his career. Today’s players would have had a choreographed routine planned out since their freshman year in college.

[@Mjones4949]

Best running back in league history.

[@Dreyden-]

Selected to play in the Pro Bowl each of his 10 NFL seasons, Sanders held nearly every Lions' rushing record and numerous all-time NFL records, at the time of his retirement

[@Adam.Rushing]

Yup, 10 seasons.....not 9! lol

[@Dreyden-]

@@Adam.Rushing who said 9?

[@Adam.Rushing]

@@Dreyden- The TA narrator at 1:43, 6:05, and 6:36. I'd bet what probably happened is he did the math (1998-1989), but forgot to count the first year. At 9:10, he also said Barry out-rushed the Phoenix "Defense"....oops! lol.

[@charlesm7589]

OK, just a minor point the Silverdome was named for the city of Pontiac, MI. Not the Pontiac auto company. So, 'Pontiac' still exists.

[@frederickbradford7799]

@@charlesm7589 school em they cant be affiliated. either ignorance or simple fan

[@charlesm7589]

@@frederickbradford7799 😄

[@ianmichelson768]

And, the city was named after the Pontiac Indian tribe. The name goes way back.

[@frederickbradford7799]

@charlesm7589 did u read the guy commentin bout pontiac as a tribe, he playin right? gotta be trollin so umma leave it alone

[@ianmichelson768]

@@frederickbradford7799 Pontiac Indians were a true, numbnuts. Google is your friend.

[@seanrhodes542]

Greatest RB of all time 🎉

[@Sully4Real]

One of the greatest if not the greatest running back of all time in my opinion!! His moves were amazing! If he would’ve had a good offensive line there’s no telling how many more TD’s and yards he would’ve had that’s for sure!

[@timwillits3795]

Not only a great running back, but a fantastic person in his life off the field.

[@TA_Sports]

Agreed!

[@rTr0n]

I read this as “not a great running back” and was about to report you lol

[@timwillits3795]

@@rTr0n LOL

[@TA_Sports]

😆@@rTr0n

[@mikemontgomery7337]

No one can blame him for retiring. He had to be so frustrated with the team he was on. But he stayed loyal and didn't demand a trade.

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

I think he did want a trade. In his book, it mentions that they tried to get the Lions org to release or trade Sanders, but they refused. So he retired, then they came after him for millions. During the arbitration is when it came out that Barry offered to return the bonus in full if they would release or trade him, but Lions just wouldn't. Basically, Lions would rather they destroyed Barry's career than to ever let him play anywhere else

[@p3arljam26]

He played and respected the game as it should be. He didnt taunt other teams, he didnt look for attention and he handed the ball to the ref. I am a Steelers fan but i loved watching Barry Sanders.

[@scatman8403]

Barry Sanders is the best RB ever. My favorite player and he is the reason I played football.

[@chadp5916]

If Barry would have had the line that Emitt Smith had Barry would have crushed league records. There were times Barry ran for 50 yards to move the ball 10! Barry was the epitome of class, he should be the model for all players to emulate on and off the field.

[@roger3958]

Exactly this.

[@michaeltilley8708]

He could easily have had Smith’s record even in Detroit, but that wasn’t something he needed it seemed. Never seen his equal.

[@Ragtime4]

If Barry played I formation maybe he never would have lasted 10 years. The Mouse Davis offense was great for him.

[@joepeters8926]

3 of the best running backs, Barry, Walter Peyton, and Jim Brown! Many others, but these guys I believe were the top 3!

[@walterarrit5511]

Brown was a wife beater.

[@Wh4L205]

Bo Jackson

[@ericwitham9576]

I agree but Jim Brown is number 1 Barry second

[@markg.7865]

Gale Sayers and Eric Dickerson are right up there as well. Let's not forget Earl Campbell he was one of my favorites.

[@ericwitham9576]

@markg.7865 I agree with Gayle and Earl but injuries hurt there careers Gayle was a BEAST

[@12mitchster]

Wayne Fontes!!!! Best player’s coach ever! And Barry….. no introduction needed, simply the best!

[@caseyinmi1315]

no argument. . . greatest ever

[@sbenn6917]

And that's how it's done. You score the touchdown and you get over onto the sidelines. You don't act like you just discovered the cure for cancer.

[@4everoldskool626]

Hands down, Thee best running back of all time!!

[@christiangreaves3911]

He was a wizard. A true unicorn. I hate the lions and when I heard he announced he was retiring I literally I felt sad. The same sadness I felt when Montana retired. We’d never see anything like him again. What a loss.

[@mafiosino]

God he was so fast. Got to see him on a Monday Night Football game I’m San Francisco. The man had wheels!

[@mblythe21]

I grew up in Michigan. I was never a Lions fan because, well, the were terrible. It's good to see them turning the corner and doing well. I hope they finally have a string of good years and make a Super Bowl. All you Lions fans deserve it.

[@warrenpuckett4203]

Yep the Pontiac Putty Tats. But maybe better this year?

[@mikeeclipse]

​@@warrenpuckett4203 same here. I hated the Lions as a kid but loved Barry Sanders. I am 42 and just now starting to get exited about Detroit football. Beat the Superbowl champs this year and just win by a big margin this week. I just wish Calvin Johnson was still around to experience a good Detroit team. Stafford as well. Both deserved better.

[@jquazz4095]

Everyone who grew up in Detroit in the 70's, loved the Lions, but had a secondary team.This was because the Lions were out of all playoff contention by week 3.

[@warrenpuckett4203]

@@jquazz4095 I remember the Pontiac Putty Tats.

[@LuciferMornStar]

Barry was a beast! I was a Walter Payton fan. I remember seeing him and thinking he ran exactly like sweetness! I still think he did,which was by no means a insult!

[@keithjones8889]

Never even been to Michigan but, I think Barry was the GOAT❗ Imagine if he would have had the line Emmitt had in Dallas❗//or better yet// what if he had ran behind the "Hogs" in D.C.❗ If he had played more years he would own every record to this day ❗👍🥇👌🙃🏈🙂

[@puppethound]

People always say that, but imagine if Barry and Detroit had the passing offense that Dallas had as well, that would take some yards off of Barry Sander's career. Emmitt was a beast and took advantage of his opportunities.

[@keithjones8889]

@@puppethound You just answered your own question ❗ If all you have is a running game the defense keys on it❗ Emmitt played "15" seasons ❗ Barry "retired early" and only played "10" seasons❗ If Barry had played five more years like Emmitt he would only need 39 yards a game to pass him ❗Hell, Barry could run 39 yards on one carry and sit on the bench for the rest of the game and still break Emmitt's record ❗😂🏈🤣

[@bubbakemp5817]

This video would be much better if the commentary was silent and it let the announcers talk! In my opinion, Barry was and still is the best back ever! Imagine if he ran behind the line that Emmitt Smith had!

[@TA_Sports]

In order for KZbin to allow me to post the video, I have to add my rambling :) I have an uncut version that is fantastic but rules is rules. I hope your enjoyed the footage nonetheless.

[@TK-mf2fr]

100%

[@deadalready7467]

Barry Sanders was pure CLASS. Humble, Hard Working, Man of Few Words. Of Lions, waste his talent even in the 1st game. Waiting till late in the 3rd. He still gets a TD & 77yards. What a Talent. Side Note: Lions take Mike Utley in the 3rd round of the same draft. Injury plagued until 1991 when he started every game @ Left Guard. Than, tragedy in the 12th game against the LA Rams, paralyzed chest down. #60, U see flashes of him thru out the video. Many Blessings All 🙏🇺🇸💪

[@michaelholland6533]

That was awesome, man. Thank you!

[@cranky322]

the city of Pontiac does in fact still exist. the Silver Dome was demolished several years ago.

[@playdiscgolf1546]

I’m assuming he meant the car brand, but it was not named after the car brand. Lol

[@TA_Sports]

Yup, I flew the helicopter into the mountain on that one. My bad.

[@jessicagiven3869]

Imagine if Barry Sander was with the the 90 's Bills.

[@martywhitten3419]

Imagine if Barry had Emmit's O line 🤔💪💪💪

[@jessicagiven3869]

@@martywhitten3419 imagine if Barry played with today's Lions

[@davidreynolds1516]

As a Life long Lions fan, it was an Honor to have been around to see him. But the one scene that took my breath away was Mike Utley blocking! No kidding.......my heart sank just as if he were lying on the field tonight!!! Thumbs Up, Mike!!!👍

[@miked8227]

Sad seeing Mike Utley playing enjoying a professional football life and then witnessing his tragic injury. Yes I was there during the Rams game when there was delay during the game which at the time we couldn’t determine what exactly happened.

[@p90x1011]

Pontiac city is still alive.

[@TA_Sports]

Yup, my bad.

[@nicholasb8799]

Just a great era.....no gangster tattoos and dreds everywhere...no massive celebration after every tackle or touchdown....I miss those days.

[@jaysayres9935]

GREAT MAN …the best to be as a running back. Very Humble always give his best game every day. In football and in life. Thank you Barry

[@chrisphillips348]

Best analogy I’ve heard about Barry is this: they took a 6’6 280 lbs bodybuilder and cut off his legs at the knees

[@greggfridline4260]

Barry was like Michel Jorden of football, you had to watch them play every game because they can do something amazing at any time.

[@ElGatoLoco698]

I think Barry Sanders is/was the best running back ever to play the game.

[@tmr9069]

My sister was an endzone girl for the Lions from 84-94 , we got to see every game for free. Barry was amazing. Seeing him in person for every homme game was something I'll never forget. In today's NFL Barry would be the ultimate weapon. The Lions really never made a commitment to throw the ball to him, even tho he had great hands. He's the GOAT.

[@GullibleIgnorantGreedyIndiffer]

He could have scored 100 TD with a full career. BEST RUNNING BACK EVER !!!

[@jjuice05]

Pontiac does still exist! Barely, but it’s still there.

[@TA_Sports]

Yup, my bad!

[@jeffreystich4732]

The running back GOAT

[@user-xj8os4cr1l]

He was the greatest.

[@roynave9212]

I agree. Barry tanks among the greats. It really comes into perspective how amazing he was when you factor in the Detroit front line compared to the other great running backs.

[@1950Grendel]

Live in OK and watched him at OSU. I heard an orthopedic surgeon once say that he couldn't explain how Barry did what he did; the body can't turn like that torqued as high as he was.

[@jamesgreene8891]

The Barry Sanders game against Nebraska during his Heisman season is really something to watch & recap...

[@TA_Sports]

Noted. I'll see what I can do!

[@johnlilly2991]

As I was a pee wee running back, Barry Sanders, without any doubt, was the GOAT

[@charleswenn6088]

I was there with my dad. Great memory.

[@joeski2497]

My claim to fame is I was at this game I was 11 years old! We got season tickets the season before and for 6 or 7 years after. I’ll never forget it! I’ve been around a lot of cool events over the years and nothing can compare to that crowd the day and the anticipation of Barry becoming a Lion! I was horse for a day or 2 after lol great video!

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

Best I ever saw.

[@jersincl]

You never ever so Barry Sanders showboat after a play. He would set the ball down and just go back to the huddle. The man was humble !!!!

[@Sneakyeggs]

Definitely the greatest RB of all time. Nobody could or can do what he was doing.

[@traviswright3343]

Thank you for this. He’s still the best in my book. I enjoyed watching him more than any other running back of the time

[@TA_Sports]

Glad you enjoyed the clip, no doubt of his greatness with the football in his hands!

[@goneflying140]

I quit watching football when Barry retired. It was so great to sit and watch a Lions game with my Dad and 3 brothers when Barry was playing. We always knew he would do something great while we were watching.

[@TA_Sports]

So many people have great memories of watching Barry, very rarely disappointed

[@garywright7826]

Yes ... He was and still is the greatest rb ever !

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

All class from his 1st touchdown till last. He always casually hands the official the ball and saunters back to the sideline.

[@johnshields6852]

No one was as elusive as Barry, he was so tricky, when he retired I was shocked. But the time he did play it was a joy to watch him run.

[@BEATSbyDGIB]

I use to watch his highlights before my high school football games

[@dirtymikesnow]

We were going to church in jackson in the early 90s, and we would always listen to Mark Champion and Jim Brandstatter on the way home and then never miss the rest of the game on one of the 4 channels we had (unless the game was blacked out). Barry is the GOAT.

[@ahmadmeko2347]

He was rhe Greatest. I really enjoyed this guy . !!!!

[@stevegage3914]

I remember being at the Pontiac Silverdome watching Barry at the Thanksgiving game against the Bears back in the day. What an amazing game that was.

[@carddealer34]

Honestly....Barry Sanders IS the greatest NFL running back. Emmitt gets a hats off, but Barry....he deserves that whole title.

[@mrrutty]

Loved using Barry in Tecmo Super Bowl!

[@jasona1106]

Raiders fan but I watched every Barry Sanders game I could have them all on disc now. My favorite player all time

[@ripteye8229]

He was the greatest ever not sure why anyone would even question that.

[@SelfEmpowermentX]

Barry Sanders the greatest running back of all time. His offensive line was not good at all throughout his career with the Lions but he still was able make big plays and break ankles.

[@TomFest]

I loved watching Barry run even though I'm a viking fan. One game when we played them, in like 1989 or 90, we didn't tackle him. We ran him out of bounds a few times. He was awesome, best running back I've ever seen I think.

[@user-fd9fx8wi1l]

Barry Sanders going to heaven!

[@listennow1537]

I love your narrative and retelling of History

[@TA_Sports]

I hope you enjoyed the footage!

[@richardcoronado4081]

Barry Sanders was a class act.. no ego.. no showoffs.. Humble player. All he cared about was just playing football and being the best running back that he could be, and he turned out to be one of the best ever.

[@eljeer123]

My favorite running back and player of all-time.

[@KennedyCombat]

Thanks for not ruining the video with music. Had no idea that it was a rare Mel Gray catch to get the needed yardage.

[@user-ri1zt5dt7j]

Class! As a Packers fan who lives 10 minutes from the Football hall of fame, I made sure I was here for Barry. Next to Reggie white, he is my all time favorite!

[@ianmichelson768]

I miss the Rev. One of the best defensive players ever!

[@adriancooper4877]

Best ever!

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

The goat ❤

[@ericwilliams7775]

Amen And how WONDERFUL it would’ve been for us the fans & the NFL. I can remember watching him play every single Thanksgiving day, and it just hurt - playing with high school lineman 😢

[@josephtepe3625]

Goat! I wore a Detroit hat my entire childhood because of Barry 👍

[@AmericanPatriot1776AP]

Barry wanted to be traded so could win a Super Bowl I believe. He was one of the greatest that never won a Super Bowl. Barry Sanders made the Pro Bowl 10 times. Thanks Barry Sanders for all the great memories.

[@JESUS-SAVES_1975.]

A class act.

[@usernameisjonah]

I saw Barry Sanders coming out of the Aloha Stadium after practice. There was a big crowd to see him. This was in 1993 when they were there for the All Star game. I saw Deion Sanders there too but at Restaurant Row near the Studebaker bar.

[@georgemallory797]

Several NFL players considered Barry Sanders the best player they ever played against. My favorites were Barry, Walter Payton, O.J. Simpson, Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, and Marcus Allen. Bo Jackson could have been the all-time greatest if not for that heartbreaking injury.

[@cherylesera1445]

The greatest running back of all time.

[@mikewood571]

His highlight reels are crazy. But video does him no justice. Seeing him live u really get a feel of how fast and elusive he was.

[@TA_Sports]

I am sure he was amazing to watch in person!

[@vincekarlson4251]

Not a Lions fan but Mr. Sanders was the man during his time on the field.

[@clay5677]

These old videos make me realize how any top 30 back in today's game would be a first ballot hall of famer 30 years ago. Bigger, faster, stronger.

[@claytonlonetree7971]

Ultimate workhorse, yet truly humble man. Can you find anyone else, especially in today's NFL? Even Emmitt wasn't humble

[@vwm8534]

I am a Sooner fan and I got tired of going against this guy. He is the greatest IMO.

[@geekstradamus1548]

Sanders had such a humble personality that the first year in the league he lived off of only $30,000. No baby mamas, no five sports cars, no mansion. He got over that pretty quick.