Barry Sanders

1988 Heisman Trophy winner

Sanders won 1988 Heisman Trophy as junior at Oklahoma St. He was the all-time NCAA single season leader in rushing (2,628 yards), scoring (234 points) and TDs (39); 4-time NFL rushing leader with Detroit Lions (1990,94,96,97); NFC Rookie of Year (1988); 2-time NFL Player of Year (1991,97); NFC MVP (1994); rushed for 2,053 yards in 1997, second-best season total ever; No. 3 all-time rusher (15,269 yds); abruptly retired just prior to 1999 season.

EVENT

PLACE

POINTS

MONEY

EVENT WINS
1990 Preliminary 1

9

11

$1,100

None
1991 Preliminary 1

4

20

$2,000

Basketball
1991 Final

6

12 1/3

$1,233

None
TOTALS  

43 1/3

$4,333

1


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