I quit because I didn’t feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game.
Meaning of the quote
Barry Sanders, a famous American athlete, decided to stop playing football for the Detroit Lions because he didn't think his team could win. He no longer enjoyed the game when he didn't believe his team had a chance of winning. He quit because the lack of hope for success took away his passion for the sport.
About Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders was an American football running back who played for the Detroit Lions for 10 seasons. He was one of the most elusive runners in NFL history, leading the league in rushing yards four times and winning the Heisman Trophy in college. Sanders retired unexpectedly at the age of 31, just 1,457 yards short of breaking the NFL’s all-time rushing record.
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