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Barry Sanders was a stylish running back. Quite possible the greatest in history. He played the game with dignity and poise in a time when flashiness was in. He also walked away from the game at an early age with his health intact, unlike many other athletes who participate well past their primes looking like shadows of their former selves. In a brilliant career Barry Sanders rushed for 15,269 yards in only 10 seasons. He averaged 5 yards a carry (second highest in history). In each of his NFL seasons he rushed for over 1,000 yards. In 25 of games he gained a 150 or more yards, this is a NFL record. At one point in his career he went three years without a fumble. In 1997 he gained 2,053 in a season which is second all time. He had a total of 15 touchdown runs of more than 50 yard ( a NFL record). He is also 3rd all time of the career-rushing list while having only played until the age of 31. But with all of these outstanding accomplishments Barry Sanders was much more than just numbers. Sanders started to show signs of his greatness in high school. He was initially considered to small to play the position of running back. But when he was finally given a chance during his senior year he rushed for 274 yards his first game. In f