Who had Walter Payton’s all-time rushing record within his grasp when he abruptly retired in 1999?

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Who had Walter Payton’s all-time rushing record within his grasp when he abruptly retired in 1999?

2007-01-26 01:43:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)

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Barry Sanders

He was only 31 at the time, coming off a 1400-yard season, and 3000 yards behind Payton.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/SandBa00.htm

2007-01-26 01:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Barry Sanders

2007-01-26 10:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by patrick s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Barry SAnders. If he hadn't retired Emmit Smith never would have even gotten close to the record.

2007-01-26 09:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by anicarelaford 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

barry sanders

2007-01-26 09:50:40 · answer #4 · answered by edwarjd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋