Why did Barry Sanders retire from football?
Injury
Family Reasons
Discontent with Lions' front office and team production
Personal Reasons
Answer
Barry Sanders retired from football in 1999 after 10 seasons with the Detroit Lions. The Lions had a losing record in each of his seasons, and Sanders was often frustrated with the team's front office and their inability to win. He also felt that the Lions were not committed to winning, and that he was not being given the opportunity to play his best.
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