The Biggest Movies and TV Coming in September

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

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Barry Sanders is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). A Pro Bowl invitee in each of his ten NFL seasons and two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year, Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times and established himself as one of the most elusive runners in pro football with his quickness and agility. In 2007, he was ranked by NFL Network's NFL Top 10 series as the most elusive runner in NFL history, and topped its list of greatest players never to play in a Super Bowl. He is often regarded as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.

Barry Sanders played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys football team, where, as a junior in 1988 he compiled what is considered one of the greatest individual seasons in college football history, rushing for 2,850 yards and 42 touchdowns in 12 games. He was awarded the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding college player in the nation and was unanimously recognized as an All-American. Sanders was first inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. He then was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003 and in that same year inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

Barry Sanders joined the Lions in 1989 and had an immediate impact, winning the NFL's Rookie of the Year award. Through ten seasons in Detroit, he averaged over 1,500 rushing yards per season and just under 100 rushing yards per game. In 1997, he became the third player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season and was named the NFL Most Valuable Player. Still seemingly in his prime, Sanders unexpectedly retired from football after the 1998 season, 1,457 yards short of breaking the then NFL's all-time rushing record. His number 20 jersey was retired by the Lions, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. A year later Barry Sanders was also inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.

Barry Sanders in Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show (1988)

Running back with the Detroit Lions, 1989-1998. Retired following the
1998 season.

Won the 1988 Heisman Trophy while a running back at Oklahoma State.
Rushed for 2,628 yards and scored 39 touchdowns in 1988, both NCAA
football records.

First 2,000 yard rusher for Detroit Lions (2,053 in 1997).

First Detroit Lion to rush for 200 yards - 220 vs. Minnesota Vikings
11/24/91.

Ranks 5th on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (3,062).

Detroit Lions All-Time Rushing Yards Leader (15,269).

Ranks 3rd on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (3,062).

Ranks 3rd on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (15,269).

Ranks 6th on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (4.987).

Ranks 7th on NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns List (99).

Attended North High School in Wichita, KS.

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

Cover athlete for <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt3130852/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Madden NFL 25 (2024)</a>.

Has a son, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm7789378/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Barry Sanders Jr.</a>, from a previous relationship with Aletha House.

Wife is a Detroit Channel 4 News Reporter.

Son of William Sanders, and Shirley Sanders.

Brother of Adalia Criner, Gina Hall, Boyd Sanders, Elissa Lynn Sanders, and Krista Sanders.

Father of Noel Sanders, Nick Sanders, and Noah Sanders.

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