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Q. Who is the best running back of all time?

As published in print December 29, 1997

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Barry Sanders
Lions
(1989-97)

Tale of the tape

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Jim Brown
Browns
(1957-65)

9 Seasons 9
5-8 Height 6-2
200 Weight 232
13,778 Rushing yards 12,312
100.6 Rushing yards/game 104.3
5.07 Average yards/rush 5.22
4 Years led league in rushing 8
2,632 Receiving yards 2,499
19.21 Rec. yards/game 21.18
8.38 Avg. yards/reception 9.54
105 Total touchdowns 126

 

Michael Lev says Barry Sanders was best RB of all time
Ron Pollack says Jim Brown is best RB ever
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