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Stats show that Walter Payton is better but people will tell you Barry Sanders is the most famous
Barry Sanders retired with the Lions' rushing record in 1999.
In the NFL that was QB Scott Mitchell who started 57 games for the Detroit Lions between 1994-1998.
Barry Sanders, (the greatest back of all time) played ten years, until retiring unexpectedly. He retired because he "didn't love the game anymore," and felt it was time to quit. He was very close to the record for most career rushing yards, but felt he didn't want to play for the record alone.
Jamal Lewis of the 2003 Ravens is second with 2,066 and Barry Sanders of the 1997 Lions is third with 2,053.