Hall of Fame tight end Charlie Sanders played all 10 seasons of his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. In 1969, Sanders' 2nd year, he was selected to the 1st Team All-Pro, after making the Pro Bowl his rookie year. That season Sanders caught a career high and team high 42 passes for a career high and team high 656 yards with 3 touchdowns.
Sanders took no time at all to catch onto the the NFL's high speed game, his rookie season he caught 40 passes for 533 yards and a single touchdown. In 1970 Sanders led his team in touchdowns with 6, he also led his team with 40 receptions and 544 yards that season.
Sanders was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1968 NFL draft, pick number 74 overall. He finished his career after the 1977 season after a dissappointing 14 receptions for 170 yards and 1 touchdown. In 2007, Sanders was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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