Billy Sims
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Billy Sims was a professional football player who had a successful career in the National Football League (NFL). He was a running back who was known for his speed and agility. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft. Sims was an immediate success in the NFL, rushing for 1,303 yards and 10

Billy Sims was a professional football player who had a successful career in the National Football League (NFL). He was a running back who was known for his speed and agility. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft. Sims was an immediate success in the NFL, rushing for 1,303 yards and 10

Career Rushing Stats

NFL 1980-1984

Yards

5,106

Touchdowns

42

Yds/Carry

4.5

#46 All-Time

Yds/Game

85.1

#9 All-Time

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Career Timeline

1980-1984

Detroit Lions (NFL)

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