By Daniel Chavkin The running back will be the first player to get the honor in franchise history. The Lions announced that the team will put up a Barry Sanders statue outside of Ford Field, making him the first player in franchise history to get the honor. “It is with immense pride that we share the news that we will be honoring the greatest running back in the history of football with a statue in the city we represent,” Lions Owner and Chair Sheila Ford Hamp said. “Generations upon generations of fans will learn about Barry and his contributions not only to the Lions, but to the game of foot…