Barry Sanders is beloved in Michigan.
The legendary Lions running back, one of the most dynamic players in NFL history, racked up 15,269 rushing yards in a 10-year pro career on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He soon will be feted with a statue at Ford Field in Detroit.
Now, there’s another Sanders wearing a No. 20 jersey in the Great Lakes State.
Nick Sanders, one of Barry’s sons, is a freshman guard on the Michigan State basketball team. He made his Spartans debut Wednesday in a 73–56 exhibition win over visiting Grand Valley State.