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RookieWax
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I always knew that Barry Sanders had a great college football season before being drafted by the Lions. However, not being a huge follower of college football in the 1980s (except for Michigan) I did not realize just how incredible his last season was and how many NCAA records he broke that year until recently seeing "A Football Life" episode on Sanders. The thing that stands out the most is that he averaged 238 yards rushing per game that season and nobody else in NCAA history has even averaged 200. Below is an ESPN article link on that season as well as my favorite card of Barry.

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  • chouser
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    without question and not understanding the thread on the sports talk forum why they even talk about it. Sanders was the greatest ever.
  • sayheykid54
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    The greatest running back I've ever seen play period.
  • Big80s
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    I've always loved the Pro Set rookie card!
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  • hyperchipper09
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    Not old enough to have seen Jim Brown. But seen them all from Payton - present. Barry's the best I've seen. My 3 favorite cards from 89 Pro Set are the Barry, Deion and Derrick Thomas' rc's.
  • jackstraw
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    The best I ever saw was Bo Jackson but Barry was second for sure..
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  • ThoseBackPages
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    Barry was incredible indeed.
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  • DetroitSquirreL
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    Barry would have been #1 without any argument if he didn't have his dad chirping in his ear all the time image Barry still rocks, saw him a few times in person
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  • stevebay
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    << <i>I always knew that Barry Sanders had a great college football season before being drafted by the Lions. However, not being a huge follower of college football in the 1980s (except for Michigan) I did not realize just how incredible his last season was and how many NCAA records he broke that year until recently seeing "A Football Life" episode on Sanders. The thing that stands out the most is that he averaged 238 yards rushing per game that season and nobody else in NCAA history has even averaged 200. Below is an ESPN article link on that season as well as my favorite card of Barry.

    ESPN article


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    For the longest time, I thought Barry's left leg was the leg that is trailing to the bottom left of the card. Then one day, I decided to observe the card closely, and realize that was somebody else's leg! image
  • bobbydigital731
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    << <i>Barry would have been #1 without any argument if he didn't have his dad chirping in his ear all the time image Barry still rocks, saw him a few times in person >>



    How was he in person? He seems very quiet when on television or when is in commercials. I'd love to see Barry in person.
  • DetroitSquirreL
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    was exactly that, quiet, semi shy,very nice. class act
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  • bigdcards
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    Wow Stevebay, I never saw it until you said something. I have several of these and got my first psa 10 by submitting one.
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  • shagrotn77
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    My favorite athlete ever by a mile!
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  • GB5HOF
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    Best I've ever seen....
  • jay0791
    jay0791 Posts: 3,603 ✭✭✭✭
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    I rate payton as a better RB as a whole.
    Jim Brown is in a league by himself.

    But as a jaw dropping WOW!!!!! Barry has no equal. Always considered him way better than Emmitt.

    Had Barry not retired so early and built some all time stats ths disscussion would have no discussion.

    How many running backs could lose 5 yards and you say great run lol
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  • gonzer
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    Undoubtably, too many youngsters around here that never saw Gale Sayers play. Barry is right there with Gale and Jim Brown.
    BTW, Barry's card above looks like he's wearing one of those house-arrest monitoring devices on his leg.
  • Dialj
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    Great article on one of the greatest RB ever to carry the loaf of bread. Thanks for sharing the link.
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