NPR's A Martinez talks to hall-of-fame running back Barry Sanders about the Amazon Prime documentary Bye Bye Barry — which tells the story of why he retired abruptly from the Detroit Lions in 1999 ...

Barry Sanders and his family members pose for a photo with musician Flavor Flav next to the newly unveiled Barry Sanders statue outside of Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

He finished his career with 15,269 rushing yards. Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions carries the ball against the Buccaneers on Oct. 2, 1994, at Tampa Stadium in Florida. (Brian Cleary/Getty Images) ...

Sanders, who turns 56 next month, was a six-time All-Pro while starring for the Lions from 1989-98 before his sudden retirement. He rushed for 15,269 yards and 99 touchdowns in his career ...

Barry Sanders after rushing for 2.000 yards in the 1997 season. AFP via Getty Images In six career postseason games, Sanders ran for 386 yards and one touchdown on 91 carries.

— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) September 15, 2023 Like many recent sports documentaries, the main subject appears to be heavily involved with the making of the film.

Barry Sanders shocked the NFL world when he announced his retirement from the NFL after the 1998 season. Sanders made 10 consecutive Pro Bowls and rushed for at least 1,100 yards in each season he ...

— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) June 21, 2024 The 2004 Hall of Fame inductee is widely considered one of the best players to ever don the Lions ’ uniform.

Barry Sanders at the 14th Annual NFL Honors held at Saenger Theatre on February 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Variety via Getty Images .

Barry Sanders' NCAA single-season rushing record at Oklahoma State was nearly broken this past college football season, as Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty came up 28 rushing yards short.

Barry Sanders Reveals He Has Breakthrough Case of COVID, Quarantining 'Until I Get the Green Light' Former Detroit Lions star Barry Sander revealed on Twitter, Friday, he is asymptomatic and ...

Sanders turns 56 next month Associated Press Jun 22, 2024 DETROIT (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders says he “experienced a health scare related to my heart” last ...

Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders was known for his humble nature, both on and off the field. He became synonymous with his classiness when scoring touchdowns. All he would do was find ...