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with a bronze statue 2.5 meters tall, he was immortalized yesterday, Saturday, September 16, as one of the best players in history. National Football Leagueimages from action scenes, where is his monument now? Decoration of the corner of Montcalm and Brush Streets discovered Located in downtown Detroit.
Sanders is the first player on the team to win this award
The above was done ahead of their first home game of the season seattle seahawksthis detroit lions They immortalized the Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders There’s a statue outside ford field According to ESPN, during a private event.
Sanders is the first player in franchise history to receive this honor and star, and he is also a member of the team pro football hall of famethanked the organization for the gesture.
“Have you ever heard the saying: When a person is present, you send flowers?” Sanders said during the ceremony. “I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon, but if this statue can be used as a metaphor, Well I have to say this is a big bundle for me. So thank you very much. I appreciate it.”
The statue was made by artists Omri Amrany and Lou Cella at Rotblatt Amrany Art Studio.His Illinois-based company also creates statues Michael Jordan Located at the United Center in Chicago, and magic johnson Outside the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, there are bronze sculptures of many other sports legends.
Amazing details of the Sanders statue
Sanders admired the details of his statue, which depicts him performing one of his acts Typical jukebox moves on defensive players.
“Little things like the gloves that I’m wearing and my eyes that are obviously very alert,” Sanders said. “I haven’t had a chance to really take it in yet, but those are some of the things that I noticed and obviously the pose is like he’s in action Same.”
Those attending the ceremony included Detroit Mayor Mike Dugganformer Lions coach, Wayne Fonteship-hop legend flavor flavorHall of Fame wide receiver, Calvin Johnsonowner of the Lions, Sheila Hampand the general manager, Brad Holmes, as well as family, friends, former teammates and coaches. A group of season ticket holders from Sanders’ playing days were also in attendance.
Legend leaves tribute to Barry Sanders
A video tribute to the former runner was shown on the big screen, including Sanders’ personal journey and highlights, as well as congratulatory messages from sports figures such as Jerry Rice, Peyton Manning, Emmitt Smith and former basketball player Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars.
“I’ve been a big fan of Barry Sanders since I was young and he paved the way for so many running backs in the game now,” Flavor told ESPN. “Barry is that guy. That’s why I’m here.”
Sanders, one of the most exciting players in league history.occupy Ranked fourth in NFL rushing yards with 15,269 yards in just 10 seasons.
Sanders, 55, suddenly retired before the 1999 season at the age of 31.