Commemorative Bust of Detroit Lions Tight End, Charlie Sanders, 2007
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Born in North Carolina, Detroit Lions' Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Charlie Sanders (1946-2015) left the racially charged South to play at Minnesota. Drafted by the Lions in 1968, Sanders was uncertain about coming to a city then in racial turmoil. He came and never left. Sanders's community service and his work within the Lions franchise matched his on-field abilities.
Born in North Carolina, Detroit Lions' Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Charlie Sanders (1946-2015) left the racially charged South to play at Minnesota. Drafted by the Lions in 1968, Sanders was uncertain about coming to a city then in racial turmoil. He came and never left. Sanders's community service and his work within the Lions franchise matched his on-field abilities.
Artifact
Bust (Figure)
Date Made
2007
Creators
Pro Football Hall of Fame (U.S.)
Creator Notes
Commissioned by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.32.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles Sanders Revocable Trust.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 20 in
Width: 11 in
Length: 11 in
Inscriptions
stamped on proper right, lower back corner: HRL
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