🦁 THE DAY DETROIT FOUND A LEGEND 🦁 When the Detroit Lions selected Barry Sanders with the No. 3 pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, nobody could have imagined they were witnessing the beginning of one of the greatest careers football would ever see. πŸ‘€ From his very first season, Sanders left defenders completely helpless with jaw-dropping cuts, impossible balance, and unmatched explosiveness. πŸ’¨ 1,470 rushing yards. 14 touchdowns. Offensive Rookie of the Year. And that was only the beginning. πŸ‘‰ The story of how Barry Sanders changed football forever still leaves NFL fans speechless decades later…

Barry Sanders - Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame

The Lions are the best team in the NFL: Three principles behind their  success | FOX Sports

Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division  rivals to No. 5