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unusual facts about Barry Sanders


Cadillac Tower

From 1994 to 2000, one side of the building featured a 14-story mural of Detroit Lions star player Barry Sanders.


1998 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season

Barry Sanders rushed for 131 yards, Bryant Westbrook returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown, and Terry Fair returned a Lions record 105-yard kickoff return touchdown.

Billy Sims

His number "20" would go on to be worn five years after his retirement by Barry Sanders, and is currently retired as an unofficial "Triumvirate" of the greatest Lions in the modern era to ever wear the number, which also includes Hall of Fame defensive back Lem Barney.


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