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In which year was Barry Sanders drafted by the Detroit Lions?

  • 1989

  • 1987

  • 1990

  • 1988

Answer

Barry Sanders was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft. He was the third overall pick, and he played for the Lions for his entire career. He was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and was named the NFL MVP in 1997. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs of all time.
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