Barry Sanders

Barry Sanders played in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions from 1989-98, where he had a groundbreaking career as a running back. He was the Most Valuable Player in 1991 and 1997, and became a Pro Football Hall of Fame member in 2004. He is a businessman, father and fan. Before his storied career in the NFL, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1988, during his college career at Oklahoma State University.

Barry’s journey is filled with athletic achievement, humility and respect for his family, teammates and fans alike. Barry’s triumphs against the odds undeniably reflects the power of personal perseverance and commitment. The integrity that runs rock-solid through his career is a lifelong embodiment of the heart and strength he witnessed in his mother’s resolve and his sister Nancy’s life, a value system he carries forth in his faith still today.

What’s most remarkable is how his background prepared him for and culminated in one of the most storied careers in NFL history.