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As far as I can remember when I watched this unbelieveable draft class of 1989, and I was a freshman in High School I idolized Barry Sanders right from the start. I watched him play in the 1988 Holiday Bowl and I was hooked. It helped that I grew up in Michigan and got to watch his entire career. I believe Barry ran the 40 yard dash in an unofficial 4.37 time. Bench-Pressed 225lbs. 16 times and had a vertical leap of 4ft 4in(He could dunk a Basketball by standing flat-footed underneath the rim). Notes from an actual scouting report Gil Brandt wrote on Sanders for Dallas: Sanders measured up at 5-foot-7 5/8, 203 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.37. ... I wish he was a little taller. ... Has Tony Dorsett-like ability as a runner, unbelieveable quickness (quickness grades above 80 percent). ... Great leg strength and vision. ... Can cut, stop and start on a dime. ... Has been very durable. ... Can return kickoffs (two for TDs in 1987). ... Oklahoma State seldom throws ball to running backs but he did catch ball well in practice. ... Great person, everyone from equipment manager to the secretaries brag on him. ... Should be a Pro Bowl player.
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When was Barry Sanders drafted?
He retired in 1999.
Who was the third pick in the 1989 NFL draft?
RB Barry Sanders of Oklahoma State selected by the Detroit Lions.
What day did Barry Sanders get drafted into the NFL?
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft.
Deion Sanders 40 yard dash time?
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Who was the back up running back for Barry Sanders in his rookie season?
Tony Paige and Carl Painter. Paige gained 105 yards on 30 carries and Painter gained 64 yards on 15 carries in 1989, Sanders' rookie season. Sanders gained 1,470 yards on 280 carries.
When did Barry Sanders sign his first contract with the Lions?
Barry Sanders was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
What date did barry sanders score his first touchdown?
Barry Sanders scored his first NFL touchdown on September 10, 1989.
When did Barry Sanders officially sign with the Detroit Lions?
It was in 1989.
What teames did Barry Sanders play for?
Barry Sanders was drafted in 1989 by the Detroit Lions and announced his retirement in 1999.
What teams as a pro. did barry sanders play fir?
Barry Sanders spent his entire professional career, 1989-1998, with the Detroit Lions.
What year was Barry Sanders' rookie season?
Barry Sanders was selected third overall by the Detroit Lions during the 1989 NFL Draft.
Who were the 1989 Heisman finalist?
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When did Barry Sanders join the Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions chose Sanders in their 1st round pick in the 1989 draft.
How many Super Bowl rings did Barry Sanders win?
Barry Sanders made the Pro Bowl 10 times, each season between 1989-1998.
When was Barry Sanders drafted?
He retired in 1999.
What was the year Barry sanders the NFL Rookie of the year?
1989 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Who was the third pick in the 1989 NFL draft?
RB Barry Sanders of Oklahoma State selected by the Detroit Lions.
