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Did Barry Sanders retire because he didn't want to break Walter Payton's record?
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No, he retired, because he didn't want to leave the NFL with a bad season, he wanted leave and be known as a great player.
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How many times did Barry Sanders rush for 100 yards?
Sanders had 76 career 100+ yard rushing games, one behind all time leader Walter Payton who had 77. Sanders also holds the NFL record with 14 consecutive 100+ rushing yard games in the 1997 season.
What is Walter Paytons record for the most touchdowns in one game?
In his NFL career, the most TDs Walter scored in a game was 3 and he did it 6 times. November 7, 1976 against the Raiders. October 2, 1977 against the Saints. November 13, 1977 against the Chiefs. October 28, 1979 against the 49ers. December 16, 1979 against the Cardinals. December 7, 1980 against the Packers.
Who holds the record for the most career rushing yards for the Lions?
Barry Sanders retired with the Lions' rushing record in 1999.
How many 100 yard rushing games did Barry Sanders have?
At the time of his retirement in 1998, Barry Sanders needed 1,458 rushing yards to pass Walter Payton and become the NFL's all-time leading rusher. If Sanders were to return to the NFL, he would need 3,087 rushing yards to pass Emmitt Smith, who currently holds the all-time record.
Who holds the record for most points scored by a Chicago bear?
SWEETNESS Walter Payton
Can Matt Forte become the greatest bears rusher of all-time?
yes, he already set rookie single-season rushing record (even better then Walter paytons rushing on his rookie season)
How many times did Barry Sanders rush for 100 yards?
Sanders had 76 career 100+ yard rushing games, one behind all time leader Walter Payton who had 77. Sanders also holds the NFL record with 14 consecutive 100+ rushing yard games in the 1997 season.
What is Walter Paytons record for the most touchdowns in one game?
In his NFL career, the most TDs Walter scored in a game was 3 and he did it 6 times. November 7, 1976 against the Raiders. October 2, 1977 against the Saints. November 13, 1977 against the Chiefs. October 28, 1979 against the 49ers. December 16, 1979 against the Cardinals. December 7, 1980 against the Packers.
Who holds the career rushing record in the NCAA?
Barry Sanders
Who has the best record in the nfl?
Michel Irvan and Deon Sanders
Who holds the record for touchdowns in a college football season?
Barry Sanders with 39.
Who holds the record for the most career rushing yards for the Lions?
Barry Sanders retired with the Lions' rushing record in 1999.
How many 100 yard rushing games did Barry Sanders have?
At the time of his retirement in 1998, Barry Sanders needed 1,458 rushing yards to pass Walter Payton and become the NFL's all-time leading rusher. If Sanders were to return to the NFL, he would need 3,087 rushing yards to pass Emmitt Smith, who currently holds the all-time record.
Who holds the NCAA rushing touchdown record in one year?
BARRY SANDERS 37
What is Deion Sanders record vs Miami hurricanes?
0-3
What is the Indianapolis Colts record without bob sanders?
Regular Season:The Colts are 36-9 (.800) with Sanders in the lineup, 27-8 (.771) without him.http://www.PayneInsider.com/
Who held the rushing record before emmitt smith?
Walter Payton.
