Charlie Sanders, Class of 2007

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Sanders retired as the Lions' all-time leading receiver. He had 336 career catches for 4,817 yards and 31 TDs.

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Charlie took time out during 2007 Pro Bowl festivities to autograph photos and other items.

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Charlie Sanders excitement could not be contained as he addressed an international media corps at the Super Bowl shortly after learning of his election on February 3.

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Charlie reflects on his career during a press conference in Honolulu prior to the 2007 Pro Bowl.

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At 6'4", 230 pounds, Charlie was an excellent blocker also.

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In an era when tight ends blocked more than caught, Sanders hauled in 40 or more catches in each of his first three seasons.

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Sanders great athletic ability made him the Lions' secret weapon on offense.

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Sanders was the Lions' 3rd round pick (74th player overall) in the 1968 draft.

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Charlie was voted to seven Pro Bowls, more than any other tight end enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

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Sanders was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1970s.

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Charlie Sanders' Hall of Fame mural.

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Sanders smiles while signing autographs during the 2013 Enshrinement Weekend.

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Sanders gets ready to pose during the 2014 Gold Jacket Photo Op.

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Sanders poses with his bust and HOF presenter William Clay Ford.

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Charlie Sanders' Hall of Fame bust

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Charlie Sanders delivers his Hall of Fame speech on Aug. 4, 2007.

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