I was flipping through YouTube today and I stumbled onto some old footage of Barry Sanders. I figured I would share it with you, and while I was at it, start a new series. I’ll call it Fantasy Football Hall of Fame Legends (turns out my first choice is trademarked and can’t be used).

Barry was a difference maker on fantasy football teams. When you saw him on your opponents team you know he could go off big time.

Although, back in the day, Barry wasn’t the type of back that would be drafted number one overall, we was a solid first round pick most years. This said more about the team he played on more than about his ability. He just didn’t get the goal line opportunities of annual first picks like Emmitt Smith.

Barry was (is) exciting to watch because he could make pro-bowl defenders look silly. The other thing I remember about Barry is he would have like 10 carries for 5 yards in the first half but then come out and rip of a few 50 to 70 yarders in the second half. The man was explosive and hard to contain for an entire game.

Anyway check out the video. It will bring back memories for some of you old timers and give some of you young bucks a glimpse of one of the best players of all time.