Here is a comparison with two of his contemoraries who played the same position, John Mackey and Jackie Smith. All three are now in the HOF.
Sanders - 128 G, 336 rec, 4817 yards, 31 TD
Mackey - 139 G, 331 rec, 5236 yards, 38 TD
Smith - 210 G, 480 rec, 7918 yards, 40 TD
I guess he compares reasonably well but I don't understand how he "revolutionized" anything. He was a good player on some very bad teams.
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