Celebrating Greatness: Barry Sanders

[@spacenut58]

I have never loved any athlete as much as Barry.

[@danabogue1804]

At that time, Lions fans didn't care if they won or lost, they came to watch the best running back EVER!!!!!!!!! He never disappointed!

[@橋本健一-z7n]

Notice he says “We” when achieving 2000 yards. Class act, great player, greater person.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

And he meant it, he made. It a point that it wasn't about him...rare

[@Nbjk01]

You can respect any one who knows their own limitations and who truly pushed them to greatness

[@kbayj]

The best running back in nfl history PERIOD!!!!

[@HustleGameBoss]

🎯💯🙌🏾

[@benjaminhuggins3934]

Indeed

[@brianmcintyre503]

Hes my goat but it is debatable. Barry was the best pure runner but the position also requires blocking and catching. Lots of great RBS

[@chriswildhaber35]

I totally agree, my goat and the goat ....

[@OregonCrow]

nope, 3rd.

[@jinjerjunkie]

Barry is the only celebrity type I have ever looked up to as a role model for the way he carried him self on and off the field. I was crushed the day he retired, I was 17 or 18 years old and cried like a baby. Never really followed football since.

[@smshy20]

Same brother. Broke my heart. And I’m a 49ers fan growing up in the bay.

[@mrmojorisin8752]

Same.

[@dee6965]

Me too man. 1999 it was over for me too

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Man, he was electric and flashy, but he was so calm and humble when he crossed the goal line... "Act like you've been there before"...the best quote he's ever made and he lived it

[@treggliebler6237]

Same here. Born and raised in Michigan, used to love watching him play. The great running was only second to his humbleness and leadership. Rookie year he was, I believe, 10 yards away from having the most yards and he walked off the field before the game was over and told his teammate That's stuff not important. Name ONE current pro athlete that would do that.

[@samidavis3146]

Barry is so humble, he left everyones who love football in suspense with the ‘only if he’ thought in the back of our heads. Just look at how Bo Jackson complimented Barry running style. Trust me Bo wasn’t lying cause Barry exemplified the art of moving, foot work, leverage, and god blessing in attributes. As a performer Barry was just so special, he turned his peers into fan.

[@juancaban4650]

There are few things you never get tired of...watching Barry Sanders highlights NEVER gets old

[@BaggzGoaty313]

The best Running Back Ever 💯🦁

[@Ace_Capone28]

I agree!!

[@markmohr463]

Detroit Lions will never ever have another running back that will have us forget about Barry Sanders.

[@mrmojorisin8752]

Football will never have another running back that will have us forget about Barry Sanders.

[@The_General_Zubas]

And that's the way It should be.

[@BuckeyeNut123]

No one will have a running back like Barry.

[@drew856856]

Wow Barry was one of the greatest to ever run the ball. He didn't care about titles stats or anything like that. He just loved to play. Amazing

[@drewdougherty4373]

Barry Sanders is the best running back of all time. - Philadelphia Fan

[@dqmachine2624]

hands down.

[@kenc2018]

I agree - new england fan

[@sohanlalsani7584]

@@sammalik128 ！！！！！！！！！！！！！！kqqqklloqqqqqiqqjqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq

[@chriswildhaber35]

My goat . .and I'm a raiders fan

[@madyooper8231]

All I have to say is, thank you Barry. Thank you for your honor, integrity, talent and loyalty to your fans and not only the city of Detroit, but to the country, (state) of Michigan.

[@stormteam3004]

Bo Jackson saying, "there's my new idol" is legendary!

[@mattfontes3602]

Barry's final words in the video summarize why he is so beloved. A class act on and off the field. We miss you Barry, you were the best!

[@ryanboyd100]

Been waiting on someone to even come close and..............still waiting!!! G.O.A.T.

[@HonoluluBlue81]

Being from the Detroit area I was lucky enough to be able to watch him play every week for 10 years. I’ve met Barry several times. At training camp, at autograph signings, and once ran into him at the grocery store. He is truly a class act, both on and off the field. It’s been 23 years since he played and I still miss watching him. He will forever be the GOAT.

[@dlimmel]

After watching this I don't have to watch the Lions the rest of the season. Thank you Barry!!

[@kallel6588]

Not only the greatest running back ever, but a true role model for young men. Work hard, do things the right way, be humble, have respect and exhibit class. A true gentleman.

[@brianmcintyre503]

Barry's college career/ season is still the most amazing thing ever. One of the rare few that took that to the NFL. Made the best of the best look silly so many times.

[@1231nlp]

Great player who had real class. Truly not one of his peers had a bad thing to say about him.

[@LIE11Bldg7]

W O W...!!! Now I got to catch my breath and dry my eyes that was incredible

[@cedricmccutchen3617]

Barry. Is simply the best. A great person as well . i looked forward every Sunday to watch him

[@mc_mann7288]

I got goosebumps watching him break his first run. He wasn't even warm but you could tell things looked different. Everyone on the field wanted to tackle him yet he easily created space.🐐💯

[@stoneyrunva]

There is no category or statistic that can define the class, humility, grace, and pure talent that embodied Mr. Sanders. It was literally like watching a creek flow through boulders on it's way to the sea. Fluid like poetry. Strong as an ox. Quietly 100% team focused all the time. I love football more because people like Barry Sanders played. Thank you Barry.

[@brianmcintyre503]

I have no problem with celebrating and getting hype while playing an emotional game but there is something to be said for guys like Barry and Jerry rice. Did it better than anyone but were both so humble. Nothing but respect for guys like them

[@reedsawyer5704]

I'm not sure that I have ever enjoyed watching a running back more than I did watching Barry run. Wow. He was the best.

[@davidca96]

Barry will ALWAYS be my favorite runningback of all time. Ive not seen anyone who could change direction/confuse the defense better than he did. His absolute explosive acceleration was so amazing to watch, youd think he was going to be taken down and he suddenly would explode and leave everyone in the dust. His humble personality was the other thing that made him so amazing, he didnt trash talk/fight/celebrate he just proved his greatness by his actions.

[@a.2wavyholland503]

Always has and will forever my favorite RB.

[@seel33lees]

One of very few people I consider an idol. The greatest, and humble with it. Still watching replays of his jinking runs more than 20 years later.

[@mattricker9554]

Totally worth the price of admission for all the ways he made Lions fans cheer and have hope never been anyone like him since

[@mack101664]

I am a Steelers Fan and we live in the Philadelphia area. My sister got tickets for a Lions vs Eagles game for my birthday. It would be my second NFL game. We got to our seats and two Eagles fans asked if we were Lions fans. We said, No, we are here to see that may, Barry was running across the field, run. He is the best running back ever. They two Eagles fans were amazed and had to admit we were right.

[@alejandrorojas1027]

Best running back of ALL TIME!!!!! go Lions baby!!!!

[@masterbeetro6482]

Hell yeah

[@ballislife9989]

It was a privilege to watch you run the ball Barry. Truly a one in a billion type talent.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Class act..."act like you've been there before" --Barry Sanders

[@westcoastkidd17]

The most humble superstar football player of all time! If he played for an actual organization, he would've set more records and likely would've played longer. Ergo, would unequivocally make him the greatest running back of all time.

[@donbur1553]

Now u can use that over used word that's often used Wrong !! The 🐐

[@djp6140]

Once in a lifetime talent he had what was impossible to teach. A truly incredible RB and a better human being. That's why God gave him his gifts.

[@romie426]

Fucking guy still looks incredible in his 50’s. I’m a lifelong niners fan but I looked forward to watching Detroit as much as San Francisco every weekend

[@hassanhaulcy]

We wasted his prime 🤦🏾‍♂️ greatest rb ever imo

[@MichaelMitreski]

we wasted megatron too

[@yayobadazz92]

@@MichaelMitreski Big facts

[@yayobadazz92]

Big facts so true

[@lions208436]

I wouldn't say he wasted his prime, at least he made it into the playoffs.

[@taylorstilwell427]

i know right

[@Uppercut314]

And to say I got to witness his ENTIRE CAREER , is still such an AMAZING gift to have been given. "ONE OF A KIND folks" not to be repeated!

[@jonesjones3678]

The way Barry described getting the yards needed vs the Jets to get to 2000 was exactly how I felt watching as a kid. Despite the first half going like it did I knew he would still do it!

[@dieseldust76]

You will ALWAYS be my favorite player Mr. Sanders! I could go on and on for hours about you. Greatest RB of all time....hands down...nuff said.

[@Kashmirknight]

I really feel like there is no comparison. And actually bothers me when people say Emmett or Jim Brown was better.

[@paulmeeker8165]

I'm just glad I was able to see Barry play in person. He's the GOAT

[@vandakaii2893]

The only football player I looked up to was Barry Sanders even though I am a Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans fan.. But, when Barry was on the field I was ALWAYS rooting for him. Wish him all the best in his life. He taught me to be humble even when you are the best and even when you are not.

[@rc4sti]

Barry ❤ ...simply the GOAT!!!

[@crankybastid2197]

Long time Dolphins fan. I did love watching Barry play. I would go to the Silverdome any chance I could to see him live, the atmosphere was electric.

[@andrewhite4431]

There was a rumour about Barry and the Dolphins. If it only had happened.

[@dungteller367]

It's like watching a magic show, that couldn't have happened but it did. I loved it when he was running getting talked and falling only to roll over on a body before hitting the ground andnthen continuing down field. The story doesn't come close to ending in football, he was a good and decent man.

[@whoisjohngalt11]

"the fire in me to be a player every day was gone" - stolen, by the Detroit Lions organization.

[@InTheEmbers]

The Fords alienated Barry by showing Fontes the door, then Bobby Ross killed any fire left in him by shipping out a bunch of veteran teammates Barry was closest to, all to prove to everyone that the ol’ ball coach was the captain of the ship. Yeah, about that… 🤡

[@rayakleh7563]

he is the best running back ever.period

[@cesarcardoso7205]

ridiculous how short he was and yet he was untouchable, invincible on the football field, reason why i idolized him, as a short kid myself, a short man he destroyed a league made for giants...what an inspiration he was for me growing up....!!!!

[@motorcitymanman7711]

Hard to tackle BECAUSE he was short and had strong big thighs.

[@mikecunningham7699]

Best season ever by a single man in the gridiron was Barry Sanders at Oklahoma State U. 2,628 rushing yds and played 1 less game than they do today. He was a God damn physical specimen

[@terrancejarrett5575]

There would never ever be another running back like number 20 Barry Sanders

[@lilgrease7292]

What a man! Respect

[@thehammer810able]

I love Barry. My all-time favorite Lion 🦁

[@samster2626]

Had no clue how humble he was.barry aka the real 🐐

[@LordBlackNephew]

This man is the reason I played and broke alot ankles. BX STAND UP!!!

[@dqmachine2624]

He is still the only individual player I would fine time to watch, Monday, Sunday, whenever they aired Lion's games.

[@waseemhermiz7565]

Thank you Mr. Sanders.

[@humblebeginnings8328]

Wish I could express in words the excitement I had waiting for his next run. Just trying to find the game on TV. Growing up in Arkansas people ask who’s your team. I say the lions, and they say oh Barry. He’s the one ☝🏻.

[@theshoehorns2653]

3rd greatest back who ever lived. Absolute legend.

[@fmt5327]

Favorite player of all time! Best RB of all time!

[@GM-360.]

I’m glad I got to watch my favorite player of all time!! 👑#20

[@amarjitshergill2690]

God bless to you and your family live long happy life many tears to come you are blessed by god in the world i love watch your highlights i never seen one person like you who play like you

[@ericfitch3383]

I remember watching him win the Heisman trophy with my grandpa and I was a fan from then on. I also remember watching the game when he rushed for 2000 yds. That was easily my favorite NFL highlight of all time. Simply because it showed what hard work can get you and the man was still the same humble class act he always was from the beginning. These prima Donna athletes of today could learn something from Barry Sanders example of what it means to be a real role model. In my mind the greatest ever!

[@detroittigers1282]

The Detroit Lions should have a statue of Barry Sanders outside of Ford Field, he was truly the GOAT and the most humble super star you'll ever meet. It's a shame the Lions didn't maximize the most during his time here. Two biggest things that hinder us was hanging on to Wayne Fontes way too long and never finding even a second tier quarterback. Look at some of the coaches and players who were available during that time like Bill Parcells, Dan Reeves, Warren Moon, Boomer Esiason to name a few.

[@BBoglin]

My favorite athlete of all time.

[@jcgilbuena4722]

I am from Queens NY Barrry Sanders is my favorite RB.

[@DiegoOspina86]

Barry the Lion King 🦁👑🐐

[@mortalfilms313]

What a unique player.Thank You Barry let’s Go Kerryon

[@erics2739]

War eagle 🦅

[@thinkcivil1627]

What made Barry so amazing is that the Lions didn't have any other serious offenses weapons during most of his career with Detroit. Everyone knew he was getting the ball, and he was still able to carry the offense. Imagine if Detroit had a good QB and a couple of wide receivers to spread things out. I was sad to see him retire when he did, but I can only imagine the frustration he must has felt, knowing that he would never see a serious playoff run, let alone a Super Bowl and deciding to get out while his body was still healthy.

[@cd78]

What a man. Gentlemen as well it seems

[@watchotrade1742]

We honestly never since anything like barry in sports. The most electrifying athlete I have ever seen play football. What people dont talk about the entire league was on steroids. And he still made everyone look ridiculous every sunday! Man, I miss him.

[@j.r.5882]

I was at the game when he hit 2053 yards in season !!!! Real late in the forth !!! I think it’s the same game the lions were getting penalized cause the fans were to LOUD! Barry is the best running back ever !!!!! 🐐 Nice shirt

[@jeffbordeau3835]

Was at same game....never forget 2,000 but also remember very promising linebacker reggie brown going down with a neck injury and not breathing briefly on field....watching Sanders run the length of the field to summon the ambulance was truly #HOF move

[@Physics072]

OMG I was at many Lions games that year but not the 2053 yards game. It must have been unreal how loud it was. I still thought it was stupid the refs were going to call a penalty on the lions if they did not quite down. WTF? Its a home game with the playoffs on the line and they are not allowed to cheer?

[@boogitybear2283]

That’s awesome. I think Erik Kramer should have been their Franchise QB definitely not Scott Mitchell. Lions made a mistake not building around Kramer and Sanders.

[@mikecunningham7699]

Still my favorite. Im 40 now and have not collected a football card since 1995-96. But I still have every card I collected including my 58 Barry Sanders cards that take up the first of several pages in my book of cards. Glad I did collect those cards because not to long ago I discovered what it means to have sport cards graded and authenticated. Guys if you have mint condition valuable cards i suggest y'all do some research. What a pleasant surprise i never gave 2 thoughts i had waiting on me 20 yrs later

[@isabellenicoleherman6816]

I am a life long EAGLES fan and I owned at least 10 EAGLES jerseys and the 11th jersey belonged to the greatest running back ever Barry Sanders. He was not a once in a generation, he was once in a lifetime. I had the opportunity to see him run for the first time when I was 12 and I knew i was one of the lucky ones. You hear stories about the GREAT Babe Ruth . Highlights never do him Justice I'm sure. Highlights never highlights never did Barry Sanders enough Justice. I get to say I watched him the greatest of all time.

[@cameronblanchard1008]

The 98 season Barry only rushed for 53 yards in the first two games. THEN RUSHED FOR 2,000 YARDS THE FINAL 14 GAMES OF THE SEASON.

[@pp3k3jamail]

You mean 1997

[@mikecunningham7699]

Lol yeah he was not to be counted out. Lol. Definitely my favorite. Remember those games 1st quarter with - 12 yds and by the end of the 4 th quarter 187 yds. Lol. What freak of nature.

[@ingi503]

100% respect for Barry. Not only as one of the greatest players, but he's also a great human being.

[@benjamindover6685]

I get to watch only about 3 or 4 years of Barry's play but until now I never seen a running back talented and good as Barry simply the best

[@michaelxiong2237]

For what he did and for what his dad ranked him as only the 3rd best runningback of all time it's very disheartening but I'm use to it being Asian. It's never enough. But i truly believe Barry is number 1. Ain't nothing been even close to his style/acceleration/making people miss

[@Kashmirknight]

I feel the same way. His father saying that really shows a lot of into their relationship.

[@mikecunningham7699]

His dad was from a forgotten time nowadays. He raised him to have a hardwork ethic, be reliable, be loyal, to have respect and to appreciate what has been given to him. Regardless he had nothing but love and respect for his dad. Watch the documentary.

[@edlee5047]

His Dad ranked Jim Brown first.. then Himself and then Barry...lol

[@blacksuburban2410]

@@edlee5047 Walter Payton was number two in his dad’s eyes

[@youtmeme]

giants fan. no hate or love for Detroit, but barry...man he was and is a giant of the sport!!!!🤙✌🤘🤞👍🙏🙌👏❤😉😊✌👍

[@TNGG_Lucky]

The 🐐

[@skywalker3034]

Man U know u a star when right before the game a official wants a autograph

[@allenmollitor9188]

He was gifted that headlines never mattered . He never got over excited about his greatness. It was just there when he ran, when he stopped, when changed direction , when he was hit he used the energy to turn or twist but stayed on his feet and kept going. He could make a two yard gain into a highlight film.

[@elisangela5029]

Obrigada, Barry!! Nós, torcedores dos Lions seremos sempre gratos a você! We love u, Barry!

[@hockeyslade]

Just think about this. Barry went third in the draft. Number two was an offensive lineman by Green Bay. Green Bay could of had Brett handing the ball off to Barry.

[@zekethetank]

That's frightening.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Wowwwwwwww....God could you imagine

[@GlassOnion23]

Man, Barry playing alongside an actual good passing game. We can forget about anyone else ever touching his rushing records. He'd have put them all completely out of reach, just like he did in college.

[@Phoneybeetlemaniacxs]

As a pats fan from the uk he got into the sport my second player of all time

[@jeffb1640]

I wish every althete was as humble as the best rb to ever play...class act

[@chadwhite2277]

We the fans miss watching Barry

[@drewwells4085]

The goat of running backs, hopefully the lions will redeem themselves and try to win it all in New Orleans at super bowl 55 next year.

[@JB-fp5ud]

The best mixture of talent and humility that ever played pro sports !!

[@hman230]

I don't see how Barry's legacy as the GOAT will be overtaken without drastic changes in the game, because we have the video evidence. As the UFC has shown, when fans can see your whole highlight catalog, they might forget who won the championship in whichever year, but they will never forget which highlights you wanted to see again and again. That's Barry's legacy. And the guys deserves 100% of it.

[@tedwlkr8]

I really would like to see another back like Barry before i die. Just for the entertainment value he gave. But i don't think it's possible. Thank god for KZbin.

[@johnmainwaring2614]

Best athlete ever.

[@cushanmanson1451]

If the Detroit Lions ever get a Super Bowl ring they should give one to Barry Sanders real facts 💯 🤔🤔🤔

[@bernhardtsen74]

watching Chris Spiel saying "Dont tackle him Thad hard again" made me tear up!Chris made me smile everytime he tackled somebody hard, again and again, was something to see!I cried out "Yeahh" when he catch that intercetption against the 49rs that season after the 49rs getting the Superbowl and was untouchables, was Daamn nice"

[@henrydimatteo145]

Third best; dam dad is rough.he was by far and away the greatest football player I ever seen.he so humble you would never hear him say it,but anyone who ever seen him play would agree.the goat

[@austinkammeraad7302]

Great tribute and video. Love this man.

[@mc_mann7288]

He was really must see TV💯🦁🐐

[@boogitybear2283]

William Sanders was Dead Wrong! His Son was the Greatest!! Man I so miss him play. To those that got to witness him live, you were so lucky!!!

[@paulmeeker8165]

William Sanders knew Barry was the best, he just didn't like to brag.

[@boogitybear2283]

@@paulmeeker8165 Haha I know!😂

[@theblueboogeyman3262]

We love you Barry Lions forever

[@Jefff72]

I’m a Vikings fan and I liked Barry. Who could not like Barry. Even a hardened racist couldn’t dislike Barry.