This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 1/23/2020.
Hall of Famer Barry Sanders was perhaps the most electrifying athlete of the 1990s. Every time the Detroit Lions star running back touched the ball he had the ability to make something magical happen. He rarely disappointed. Sanders dazzled fans, frustrated defenses and thrilled teammates and coaches alike with his ability to elude defenders. Well on his way to eclipsing the all-time career rushing mark, Sanders opted to leave the game on top after the 1998 season. He finished his brilliant 10-year career with 15,269 yards rushing and 109 touchdowns. On the front left tail is the Sand-Knit manufacturers tag size “46”. Adjacent above is the “Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the DETROIT LIONS” tag. On the right inseam is a flag tag with jersey materials and washing instructions. On the v-neck is the official “NFL” shield logo. On the upper left chest is the “JRT” memorial patch honoring Russ Thomas, the team’s much loved General Manager who passed away suddenly before the 1991 season. Material has been added to the inside front and back tail to help keep the jersey tucked in, which is a documented trait that we have seen in early photo-matched Sanders jerseys. The player number “20” appears on the front, back and on both sleeves painted in white on grey. Across the back on a blue nameplate is the player name “B. SANDERS” in white tackle twill. The sides have been taken in and the sleeves have been shortened per player customizations. Sanders signed the back of the jersey in blue marker and in our opinion the signature rates an 8. This jersey was worn prior to the 1991 season and was correctly patched and prepped with the addition of the JRT patch and NFL shield. This jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows excellent use. Accompanied by a Detroit Lions LOA.