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Barry Sanders is born.
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Barry Sanders
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Barry grew up on Volutsia Ave. in Wichita, Kansas.
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Barry Sanders enters Oklahoma State University.
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He Sets 25 NCAA records! He also wins the Heisman Trophy.
most rushing yards(2,628) most touchdowns(39) -
Barry is drafted by the Detroit Lions!
He is the number 3 pick in the first round. Named rookie of the year. Breaks the lions rookie rushing yards. -
Barry leads the NFL with most yards rushing. (1,304 yards rushing)
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Barrys sister dies of cancer.
Mike Utley is Paralyzed afrter a spinal cord injury. Detroit goes to the playoff and loses in the second round. -
Barry was featured on the cover of sports illisrtated.
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Sanders has a baby boy. His name was BJ.
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Barry starts the 6th NFL season by beating the Atlanta Falcons.
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Bobby Ross becomes Barry's new head coach for the Lions.
14 consecutive games with 100 rushing yards or more. Goes to the playoffs and lose in the first round. -
He becomes the third man to surpass 2,000 rushing yards in one season.
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Barry finally announces his retirment from the NFL.
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Barry marries Lauren Campbell.
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Barry receives a great award and is inducted into the Professional Hall of Fame!
