NFL legend Barry Sanders revealed roughly a year ago that he had experienced a major health scare, and the former Detroit Lions star is now sharing more details.

Barry Sanders inspired millions with his brilliance on the gridiron during his Hall of Fame career with the Detroit Lions. Now, the legendary NFL running back is hoping to inspire others once again, albeit in an entirely different way.

Barry Sanders is sharing it all this June with the hope of inspiring his fans in a different way. A year ago, the Hall of Famer announced he suffered a “health scare related to his heart,” and he recently shared in a CBS interview that it was a heart attack while attending a recruiting visit for his son.

Former NFL star Barry Sanders is speaking out about the health scare he experienced last year, revealing that he suffered a heart attack during a recruiting trip for one of his sons.

NFL legend Barry Sanders, 56, revealed he suffered a heart attack last Father's Day, prompting a documentary series, "The Making of a Heart Attack," premiering June 14, 2025, on A&E. Sanders encourages everyone to get tested for high cholesterol,

Former Detroit Lions star and Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders, for the very first time, is opening up about the heart attack he suffered last summer, as part of the rollout of a new documentary set to release this weekend.

Former NFL star Barry Sanders revealed having suffered a heart attack last year but is healthier and happier now.

It's been a year since NFL legend Barry Sanders scared the football world by announcing he had suffered a health scare. But in a new TV special he revealed exactly what it was. In an interview with CBS Sports,

NFL legend Barry Sanders revealed last June that he had suffered a heart-related "health scare." The world showed Sanders an outpouring of support and figured he was fine since he disclosed it publicly.