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Barry Sanders on the Dan Patrick Show Full Interview /
Last weekend, we unveiled a new statue of Barry Sanders. Here is how the statue...
Sculpting Barry: The making of Lions Legend Barry Sanders' statue / Last weekend, we unveiled a new statue of Barry Sanders. Here is how the statue itself came together. - - Subscribe to the Lions YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2OABzdx - More Lions NFL Action: https://bit.ly/3epKf5l - - #DetroitLions #Lions #NFL - - Keep up-to-date on all things Lions: - Visit https://www.detroitlions.com/ - Follow: https://twitter.com/Lions - Follow: https://www.instagram.com/detroitlionsnfl/ - Like: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitLions
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Although the Cowboys held Lions' star running back Barry Sanders in check for most of...
Barry Sanders run vs Cowboys / Although the Cowboys held Lions' star running back Barry Sanders in check for most of the game, Kramer threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns and Sanders closed the scoring with an electrifying 47-yard touchdown run for a 38–6 victory. It was the Lions' first—and, to date, only—postseason victory since they won their last league championship in 1957.
Matchup between the 1991 Detroit Lions and the 1969 Kansas City Chiefs, two teams from...
NFL 1991 Detroit Lions vs. 1969 Kansas City Chiefs • Full Game Simulation / Matchup between the 1991 Detroit Lions and the 1969 Kansas City Chiefs, two teams from different eras with their own unique strengths. On one side, you have the '91 Lions, a team that was defined by the electrifying running of Barry Sanders. That year, Sanders rushed for over 1,500 yards, showcasing his unique ability to make defenders miss and turn seemingly ordinary plays into highlight-reel moments. The Detroit Lions finished the season with a 12-4 record, making it to the NFC Championship game, a rare high point in the franchise's history.
On the other side, you have the '69 Chiefs, who were led by their stalwart quarterback, Len Dawson. This was the season that the Chiefs won their first Super Bowl, Super Bowl IV, with Dawson named the game's Most Valuable Player. The team's defense, known as the "65 Toss Power Trap," was also a significant factor in their success, making them a formidable opponent for any team. It's a clash of styles, with the Lions' dynamic offense going up against the Chiefs' rock-solid defense. It's a what-if scenario that any football fan would love to see play out.