Growing up, many people thought that Barry Sanders, now playing for the Detroit Lions, was too small to become a great running back. Over the course of his record-setting college and professional careers, Sanders has proved them all wrong. In this revised edition, author Ron Knapp provides an exciting account of Sanders' rise to greatness both on and off the field.

Why did Barry Sanders one of the game's most exciting and explosive running backs, suddenly retire just as he was closing in on the all time NFL rushing record? In this amazing books Barry Sanders reveals of the first time why he left the game at the height of his career and how he came to make of the biggest decisions of his life.

Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions is one of the leading running backs of the NFL. While at Oklahoma State University, he received college football's highest honor by winning the Heisman Trophy.

Traces the life of the Detroit Lion running back from his childhood and college career at Oklahoma State University to his professional career, religious affiliations, and personal interests.

Although Barry Sanders earned all-state honors in high school football, many college recruiters overlooked him because of his height.

Covers the personal life and football career of the well-known running back for the Detroit Lions.

Describes the life and football career of the college All-American and Detroit Lions' star running back.