What notable accolade did Barry Sanders win in his rookie season?
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Most Valuable Player
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
NFL Coach of the Year
Answer
Barry Sanders won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in his rookie season, which is an award given to the best rookie offensive player in the NFL. Sanders rushed for 1,470 yards and 14 touchdowns in his rookie season, which was the most rushing yards by a rookie in NFL history. He also set the NFL rookie record for rushing touchdowns, which has since been broken by Eric Dickerson.
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