Sanders’ story is part of a broader effort by A&E to spotlight heart disease. The docuseries, airing June 14, also features survivors of strokes and heart attacks from different walks of life.

Sanders told The Athletic that "life since his heart attack has been good." The former Lions running back played in the NFL for 10 years and finished his career a six-time All-Pro and three-time ...

Sanders, 56, shared his experience in "The Making of a Heart Attack," which will air on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on A&E. He said he woke up with a burning sensation in his chest while attending a ...

Airing on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m., Sanders' journey was shared along with several others stories to disclose risk factors, prevention measures and how to bounce back from a significant life event.

Sanders told The Athletic that "life since his heart attack has been good." The former Lions running back played in the NFL for 10 years and finished his career a six-time All-Pro and three-time ...

MORE BARRY SANDERS: Hall of Famer says Lions' turnaround has been 'miraculous' The film's description reads: "When it comes to cardiovascular disease, recognizing the risks is the first step to taking ...