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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?
1989. He was the 3rd overall pick.
What day did Barry Sanders get drafted into the NFL?
April 23, 1989
How many seasons did Barry Sanders play?
He played from 1989-1998. So he played 9 seasons.
Who was the third pick in the 1989 NFL draft?
RB Barry Sanders of Oklahoma State selected by the Detroit Lions.
Deion Sanders 40 yard time?
At the 1989 NFL Scouting combine, Deion Sanders impressed many with his amazing speed. He ran the 40 in a time of 4.27 seconds.
When was barry sanders drated into the NFL?
Barry Sanders was drafted into th NFL on April 23, 1989.
What date did barry sanders score his first touchdown?
Barry Sanders scored his first NFL touchdown on September 10, 1989.
How long was Barry Sanders in the NFL?
Barry Sanders played 10 seasons (1989-1998) in the NFL, all for the Detroit Lions.
When did Barry Sanders sign his first contract with the Lions?
1989
When was Barry Sanders drafted?
1989. He was the 3rd overall pick.
When did Barry Sanders officially sign with the Detroit Lions?
It was in 1989.
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.
What teames did Barry Sanders play for?
Barry Sanders was drafted in 1989 by the Detroit Lions and announced his retirement in 1999.
What day did Barry Sanders get drafted into the NFL?
April 23, 1989
Who were the 1989 Heisman finalist?
barry sanders troy aikman derrick thomas
How many Pro-Bowl appearances did Barry Sanders make?
Barry Sanders made the Pro Bowl 10 times, each season between 1989-1998.
