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 book, Barry Sanders reveals for the first time why he left the game at the height of his career and how he came to make one of the biggest decisions of his life. Known throughout his career as a deeply private man, Barry's finally ready to tell his story. He begins with growing up in Wichita, Kansas, and his struggles to earn a place on sports teams due to his size. Next comes his Heisman-winning career at Oklahoma State University, where a "too small" running back enjoyed the greatest season in college football history, breaking 39 NCAA records, most of which still stand today. Fast forward to the NFL and the Detroit Lions. During his incredible career, Barry won the Rookie of the Year award, led the league in rushing four times, was named to the Pro Bowl nine times, rushed for 2,053 yards in one season, won the MVP award, registered ten consecutive 1000+ yards per season, and gained more than 15,200 yards, which is now third on the all-time list. Fans will delight in his forthcoming tales of teammates, coaches, rivals, and big games. In this book, Barry also covers much more than football.

With disarming candor, he explores his relationships with his wife and children, his parents, and his siblings, including his sister Nancy, whose tragic death came way too soon-and to whom the book is dedicated. Since there is no way to fully capture Barry's moves in words, included is a free bonus DVD that features game action footage from Barry's Youth Football days all the way through his career with the Lions. No matter how well you remember Barry's stellar on-field performance, these highlights will give you a new appreciation of one of the most spectacular runners in the history of the game. A rare treat for every football fan. Includes original commentary from: Emmitt Smith * Mike Singletary * Lomas Brown * Wayne Fontes * Kevin Glover * Louis Oliver * Dale Burkholder.