Barry Sanders

OSU’s greatest player

Baylor Bryant Staff Reporter Statue Series

A bronze statue of a man in the Heisman pose stands on the northeast side of the Boone Pickens Stadium.

Barry Sanders, had his statue unveiled in front of Boone Pickens Stadium on the night of his induction into Oklahoma State’s ring of honor in November 2021.

Sanders was born in Wichita, Kansas, on July 16, 1968. Growing up, Sanders played basketball and football at Wichita North High School.

Sanders was accepted into OSU and played running back for the Cowboys from 1986-88.

In his first two years, Sanders backed up Thurman Thomas, who became a Hall of Famer in the NFL.

After Thomas was drafted, Sanders finally got his time to show the impact he could truly have on the field.

In his junior year, Sanders produced one of the greatest seasons. He led the nation with an average of 7.6 yards per attempt with more than 200 yards rushing per game.

Sanders set the college football season record with 2,628 yards rushing and piled on