I was an ice hockey player. My number was #20. This man is thee reason why.

Barry Sanders didn't have to brag, everybody else did that for him 👦

Barry Sanders THE BEST period!!!!!! From a Steeler fan

Softly tossing the ref the ball after he scores is the most gangster move I've ever seen. That quiet gesture had more impact than any touch-down dance I've ever witnessed.

Barry the only running back that can turn the opposing team lineman into offensive blockers

Barry’s Iconic playoff TD run against Dallas NEVER gets old! I’ve seen it at least 1000 times and could watch it 100000 times more!

The STATS are great...but how he did it will NEVER be matched

Barry Sanders would make you put down your plate to watch on thanksgiving!

Three words never said to Barry: Tag, you’re it

I’ve always said the Barry Sanders on the Dallas offense would have gained probably 3000 yards one of those years.

Emmitt Smith, should thank Barry Sanders, for retiring early so he could get the rushing record!

The best description of what it was like to tackle Barry Sanders was said by a linebacker.." I squared him up but he split in two".

Barry Sanders is the only football player that made me Love football. He was magnificent, electrifying. When people talk about the Goat, I always think of Barry Sanders. Then Michael Jordan. Peace.

For me, Barry, humble and grounded off the field, makes him more special in my book. So very rare.

The trial of bodies he would leave behind him laying on the ground always makes me laugh

I actually played against B. Sanders in college...Not only was Barry the best RB of all time, he was a class act. His skills on the field were mythical to say the least. On top of his playing skills, his display of humility and heart was true and one of a kind. It was always great the way he would gently toss the ball to the referee after he’d score a touchdown. Just to show his humility and that he’s been there before...

He was the best I ever saw. I'm 55 years old now. Grew up watching the Lions. I saw the #20 jersey worn by Lem Barney and Billy Sims before Barry got it. I loved Walter, Terry Metcalf, Dickerson, even O.J. Simpson. Some I'm sure I forgot. Nobody affected me like Barry did. He's the GOAT.

Barry made being a lions fan rewarding. That says a lot :o).

*Barry sanders was a freak athlete. One of the best damn running backs to ever grace the game of football. One of my favorites.*

Never be another Barry Sanders, some say that alot players but what he did on the football field, amazing.

If I had to pick one running back in my backfield regardless of the offensive scheme/time/date/decade he would always be my first pick.

There are great RB and legendary RB in the NFL and then there is Barry Sanders. He is in a league of his own. He is the greatest RB to ever play.

The two great running back what ifs are what if Barry Sanders ran behind the 90's Cowboys O-line and what if Bo Jackson had only played football and had not gotten injured.

I just went through a pound of tissue. I watched every single game of his career. Out of all the moves he had, I personally think the greatest one, was when he flicked the ball to the ref in the end zone.

Imagine Barry, Stafford, and Calvin all playing at the same time

Glad I grew up in the 90s watching Barry juke everyone 😂

What I always loved about Barry in his playing days was right after a run or score he would hand the ball to the nearest ref. No celebration or dramatics just humble performance. How you do your job and carry yourself is what makes you the greatest. And unlike so many other great backs he never ran behind a good offensive line. If he would have ran behind Emmits Cowboy Oline the Cowboys would never had had to pass.

who else loves the solid color uniform. Barry looks incredibly fast in that.

lmao i'm a packer fan but this is awesome Love U 4 ever Sanders! greatest all time... good god the camera's can't even catch his feet.

Those Lions throwback uniforms are the best ever...Barry just running wild in that uni was the 90s.

I scroll to type what i want to say...and bam, its in the first comment. Humble. This is literally the definition of being a hero. Doing whats right, regardless of...

Barry is like Joe DiMaggio. You can't get caught up in his numbers or stats when comparing him to other players. If you watched him play, his greatness was undeniable and indescribable.

Barry Sanders was definitely the best RB of all time and quit before he amassed all the stats. The team never exactly invested in the offensive line or quarterback during his time. He was always a true professional. But he was lightning on the field regardless of the talent around him. He was certainly the best I have ever seen at his position.

He was amazing. One thing not at times mentioned, he NEVER fumbled.

Crazy move 2:31 Like he was saying to himself "Nope, not this hole, next one. No, This one is also closed"

GREAT VIDEO. Thank you! No question in my mind that Barry is the GOAT running back. Also, no question that Barry is the most humble sports star of all time. His personality was just as jaw-droppingly interesting as his skills. Many people were dumbfounded as to why this man retired so close to the all-time rushing record. But they forgot, this is the same man who ran for over 2600 yards in a 12-game college season, and didn't want the Heisman. Didn't care about it. Was GENUINELY embarrassed and displeased to have to endure the individual attention of receiving the accolade. They also forgot that this is the man who, on multiple occasions from high school through his professional career, avoided chasing any records. If his team had secured the win, he sat down and let someone else play, no matter how close he was to breaking some record. This shows us what's important in Barry's mind: 1) team winning, and 2) avoiding as much individual attention as possible. Fast forward to the 1989; Barry retires from the NFL. His "desire to leave the game was greater than his desire to stay." Did he desire to leave the losing ways of the Detroit Lions? That's definitely part of it; he was a winner, and the Lions were not giving him that opportunity. But, based on his personality, i think that in equal part he desired to leave the looming prospect of earning one of (if not the) highest individual accolades in professional football; Leading Rusher in NFL history; i.e. the GOAT RB. I think that, like the Heisman, he wanted no parts of that. Especially since he had no team-success to accompany it. As 1+1=2, Team losing + Individual accolades = Barry retirement. Not dumbfounding at all, given his personality. By retiring prior to reaching Payton's mark, Barry did what he could to juke the title of GOAT. Too bad, Barry. Sorry to say, the vast majority of NFL players, former players and coaches still consider you the greatest RB of all time, stats or no stats...

No words needed

Barry "wow them all" Sanders. Best running back ever. Barry could do more with a football than any other RB in history. Not to take anything from all the other greats but he only had one gear. Fastest!! And I was very fortunate to be to see and watch this man do it all. Then when he retired it was one of the hardest things to except. However after hearing him explain his reasons I understood just why he left the game at such a young age. Thank you Barry Sanders for all the oh my gosh memories. You were the best, you're still the best, and you will always be the best. God bless you Mr. Sanders....

Barry's da bomb. His running style is a wonder.

I have a friend that played in the NFL one day i said Joe how in the love of God do you hit Berry Sanders his answer you don't you just hope he doesn't make you look, like a fool.

Barry Sanders the RB GOAT. The NFL player who didn't need records or championships to be the GOAT.

If you watch Berry's feet he's never on his toes he plants his whole foot and Jukes everybody out of their jockstrap one of the most kindest responsible and very respectful players ever to play in the NFL hands down

The Greatest!!!

I went to college with this man.... it was an honor to just watch him play on Saturdays.

Just imagine if Barry Sanders had an O Line like Emmitt Smith

Not a Lions fan, but Barry Sanders was incredible!! Seems like a good man too, very humble. Btw, excellent video!!

There’ll never be anything like him again

best part when you reach paydirt ac like you've been there...he hands the ref the bal after avtd..very humble and yes the greatest of all running backs

If the NFL had this category, Barry Sanders would have the record for “Most Ankles Broken!”

THE GREATEST PLAYER OF ANY POSITION, INCLUDING COACHES TO EVER STEP ON THE FIELD. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER BARRY SANDERS. I would like to see someone with 1/10th of SANDERS carry the ball please.

Hard to argue against it I think he retired when he did out of respect for Walter. He was always fantastic to watch and such a quiet performer too. A real role model.

Yes, Wichita Kansas native Barry Sanders is the all time running back 🐐

I wasn't a Lions fan but I watched every game I could just to see Berry run

Barry was incredible to watch even when he was on the opposing team. I'm a Vikings fan and he made my defense look like fools twice a year. I was still impressed watching him.

Barry Sanders in slow-mo and stop-action photos - looks like a straight-up Superhero in action!! #THEGOAT

Damn! Glad to see a new Barry video. This is the best one yet. Been a Lions fan my whole life. 50+ yrs now. Never saw anything like Barry in my life. And I watched OJ Simpson's career too. God said "I'm gonna make the best RB today." And i thank God i got to see his handiwork in person. He broke my heart when he retired. I didn't cry! I had something in my eye!

Barry Sanders has got to be the best!!

Just the best.........noone even comes close! 10 years, ten years!, he was the 1 back at anygiven time or year.

Barry is the greatest Running back!!!

The one thing every Barry run had in common, he handed the ball to the ref every time. The run itself is a celebration, no need for it after the fact. The thing that stood out was how humble he was as I grew up watching him play. Too bad the Lions couldn't have put together an offensive line like Dallas had back in those days.

You NEVER saw Barry perform some BULLSH!T spinning disco touchdown dance. He was the Greatest by Far !

39 touchdowns in 11 games at OSU 🐐

Barry Sanders is probably one of the nicest and most humble person on this earth.

When he literally shook off the the entire Dallas defensive line 🤗

Possibly the greatest of all time... and never once blew his own horn. No hype at all... just action.

Barry is the goat

The guy was a class act as a person and the most amazing RB to watch. There may be folks with comparable or even better stat's... But he made you laugh just watching him turn the defense inside out. There is nobody else to match him.

Simply superb....cubed. He also rarely fumbled. He was so good you could count the hard hits he took for his entire career on one hand. Yeah, he was that elusive.

He gave us hope in the 90's. Even when the Lions had a crappy season we watched to see the unexpected. There will never be another. Not in my lifetime.

The NFL Hall of Famer Rod Woodson tried to tackle Barry Sanders in space early in the 1995 Season and Barry half A$$ed juked and Woodon tore his ACL.

I had the privilege of watching him play when I was a kid. My brother and I were both in awe watching him. I really doubt we will se another back like him in our lifetimes.

He probably could've been the greatest point guard of all time in the NBA too.

I'm 52, Barry was basically a unicorn like Freddie Mercury was in vocals. We won't get a second act and just enjoy what we got. There will not be another Barry. Wish I was wrong! 8

And he never celebrated

I'm from Detroit and been to plenty of Lions games, I was at the game where Barry rushed for 2 80 yard rushes in the same game and no one was as electrifying as B Sands god bless the absolute truest GOAT

Undoubtedly the greatest running back to ever play the game. I was born and raied in Detroit and was blessed to have been able to see him play in person, and believe me, as exciting as it is to watch him play on tv, it was something truly amazing to see in person.. I can remember trying to convince myself that what I just saw really happened and before I can , he does something, just as , if not more amazing.

Sanders would've had "Wayne Gretzky- like" football stats!

I loved Barry for the reasons I still love him today. Humility, kindness, decency and class. There will never be another Barry Sanders. I knew what I was witnessing would never be repeated in my lifetime. He really showed what the "little guys" could do. All he ever did was let his actions speak for him and the rest of us small guys. Funny how the greatest of all time, Barry Sanders and Wayne Gretzky in their respective sports were not supposed to do much. No one realized what they were. The way they were brought up was a reflection of the class acts they were off the field. I lived in a time where the greatest ever played. I would love to put Wilt Chamberlain in this class but he wasn't the same. An unparalleled athlete but not the same humility. Wilt was supposed to be great and he was the greatest but these guys. Hats off to the underdogs and little men. There will never be another athlete like them.

Barry you are the best. you broke the mold, unicorn, GOAT

Barry Sanders is still in 2023 the best running back the NFL game has every seen. No player had all around toughness, elite speed, joystick moves, above elite vision, and endless drive. Never seen it. With less never had a complement player on his team on offense or defense. He was the person everyone came to see and no one else in Detroit made you want to look at the TV.

I met him twice!! Nicest man you will ever meet!!

2624 yards that is insane even by today standards....monster status

I love the comment by Joe Dumars at 3:42. So true.

Thank you for making this video . Being from Detroit Barry was OUR EVERYTHING on Sunday. It pains me to no end that Barry’s career was never synonymous with winning. I never in my life wanted to see an athlete win a chip more than him

My Favorite Video!!! Love how you put it in a documentary-movie type form. Could watch this everyday

I remember when everyone wanted to be like Mike. Yet I wanted to carry like Barry. I was never a Lions fan. But I was a Sanders fan. He brought to the game something that many had never seen before. His split second moves cutting thru the line broke many of ankles. Yet what is just as equally impressive? Is his humility. He let his blinding speed and neck breaking jukes do the talking. Him handing or tossing the ball to the refs after every score speaks volumes to the man that he is. No matter which RB holds the all time leading rusher title when it's all said and done? In my books Barry Sanders will be the greatest runner back ever!! Thank Mr. Sanders for the many memorable moments. GOD bless you always sir..

I played tailback for my high school. I wore 20. He's the reason. Best runner ever. Not even close.

Thanks for putting all that together! No one realizes how many hours that took! But, Barry is worth it

In my opinion hands down Barry Sanders is the Best Running Back of all time he was an electrifying runner everybody enjoy watching him play. If he didn’t retired early he would hold the # 1 running back record. The way he would make players miss juke stiff arm spin move stop on the dime go in one direction stop and go the other direction. He was awesome to watch. He is the Best RB of all time. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Barry Sanders is a Class Act every time he scores a touchdown he just passes the ball to the ref knowing that he's been there before. Today's touchdown celebrations are ridiculously stupid.

The humblest running back ever just happens to be the greatest ever. That's just refreshing like kindly handing the football to the Ref. But everyone knew he was thinking "I'll be back shortly"...

Barry set the bar for all future running backs.

Imagine if he had a good offensive line. But maybe he didn't need no blockers LOL

That boy Barry

Barry Sanders Represents The Resilience of The Human Soul 💯💯💯 He's Poetry in Motion 👨‍💻

What's even more incredible, is he did all those insane moves without fumbling!!

I have watched them all from Jim Brown till now 2021 and Barry Sanders was the best. Had Barry played longer in which he could have he would have owned everything for the next 100 years. But I no longer watch football due to the lack of Flag and national anthem support.

Kudos to his fullback, beastly power for having slow feet. He sprung Barry for 3 of those 5 tds.and only missed one block too.

Barry did have Lomas Brown for most of his career.....an excellent LT. And Herman Moore should be in the HOF at WR. But for the most part, he was IT.

Definitely, my favorite running back!