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Is Barry Sanders the best running back ever?
And the best running back in the history of the NFL is Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions. During his best season, Sanders averaged a career best 128.3 rushing yards a game, which ranks as the eighth highest single season total ever. For his career he averaged 99.8 rushing yards a game, which ranks second all time.
Who was a better running back Walter Payton or Barry Sanders?
“He was only 1,457 yards short of Payton’s career rushing record. Sanders’ record of 15 career TDs of 50 or more yards rushing is an NFL best, with Jim Brown second at 12. He also has a league-record 46 games with 150 or more yards from scrimmage. Walter Payton is second with 45.”
Does Barry Sanders hold any NFL records?
NFL’s MVP, 1997. . . Gained 2,053 yards including record 14 straight 100-yard games, 1997. . . Career rushing record: 15,269 yards, 99 TDs. . . First- or second-team All-NFL each of his 10 seasons. . .
Was Jim Brown really good?
Not only is Brown the greatest running back the NFL has ever seen, but he is also one of the greatest lacrosse players of all time. Brown was named MVP three times. Brown is the only running back in the history of the NFL to average 100 rushing yards per game for his career.
Was Jim Brown a fullback or halfback?
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football fullback, sports analyst and actor. He played for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965.
Was Jim Brown the best?
Considered the greatest back of all time, Brown played nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns and was a nine-time Pro Bowler, nine-time All-Pro (including eight first-team selections), eight-time NFL rushing leader and three-time league MVP. He was also a 1964 NFL champion.
Who’s the best NFL running back ever?
The fans’ top 5 best NFL running backs of all time
- Jim Brown. Jim Brown isn’t only considered one of the best players of all time, he’s also considered one of the toughest.
- Barry Sanders. Barry Sanders was perhaps the most elusive running back in NFL history.
- O.J. Simpson.
- Walter Payton.
- Gale Sayers.
- Have your voices heard!
Did Barry Sanders ever play against Walter Payton?
Starts here16:27Barry Sanders vs. Walter Payton – Who is the Best Running Back?YouTube
Is Barry Sanders a Hall of Famer?
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.
Was Barry Sanders fast?
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). …