Timeline: Barry Sanders

Jul 16, 1968

Barry Sanders was born

Whichita, KS
Height: 5'8
Age: 46
Weight: 200 LBS http://www.biography.com/people/barry-sanders-39283

Jan 9, 1985

Sets highschool record

Sets city-wide Wichita high school rushing record with total of 1,417 yards his senior year

Jan 5, 1988

Won Heisman Trophy

Won the ‘Heisman Trophy’.
In 1988, he led the nation and was a part of the greatest season in American football history.
He also Created the national college single-season rushing record with 2,628 rushing yards
"Individual goals never meant that much to me. The Heisman is no exception." http://www.biography.com/people/barry-sanders-39283

Jan 5, 1989

Barry Sanders started his carrer

“In 1989, he was selected by the Detroit lions in the NFL draft.
He was presented the number 20 jersey
20 was worn by alot of famous players like, bill Sims and Lern barney”

Jan 5, 1994

Best Offensive Player

“In 1994, he was named NFL’s ‘Offensive Player of the Year’ and scored a combined 2,166 yards for the season.”

Jan 5, 1995

Beating his reocrd

Barry Sanders beat his own total by posting 1,500 yards with 398 receiving yards.

Jan 5, 1998

Barry Sanders career ended

“Sander’s last NFL season was in 1998. He broke his five year streak of rushing over 1500 yards, by rushing only for 1491 yards this season.” He was also charge 5$million dollars for leaving the lions during a contract http://www.biography.com/people/barry-sanders-39283

Jan 5, 1999

Retirement

“In 1999, he announced his unexpected and controversial retirement from pro football. By now, he had gained 15,269 rushing yards, 2,921 receiving yards, and 109 touchdowns (99 rushing and 10 receiving). He finally admitted that Lion’s failure was the reason behind his retirement.”
"My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision."