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Deion Sanders

by Joshua Brown
Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders (born August 9, 1967), nicknamed “Prime Time” and “Neon Deion”, is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football at Florida State University, where he was recognized as a two-time All-American with consensus All-America honors in 1988 and 1989. During his career, he won multiple Super Bowls including one with the San Francisco 49ers in 1994 and another with the Dallas Cowboys in 1995.

Sanders also had brief stints playing baseball for Major League Baseball teams such as New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds & San Francisco Giants between 1989 to 2001. He became only one of few athletes ever to play both sports on a professional level during his athletic prime years from 1992 -1995 making him one of most recognizable figures across media platforms due to his unique skill set allowing him to compete on highest stages within different sporting leagues while excelling at each sport independently . The multi talented athlete has been inducted into Pro Football Hall Of Fame since 2011 along other prestigious awards given out by NFL such as Defensive Player Of Year award which Sanders received twice throughout 1992 season representing Falcons & then again 1997 season while being part Cowboy organization among others like AP Athlete Of Decade Award In 1990’s or ESPY Icon Award presented back 2017 just naming some of biggest achievements spanning over almost three decades long successful career that started off way back 1985 all way up until retirement after 2002 campaign year ending run saw Sanders officially leave field behind going into broadcasting duties role first employed by CBS Sports Network followed shortly thereafter taking analyst job post ESPN/ABC family networks before returning briefly 2005 when Redskins signed former star free agent yet ultimately deciding hang cleats up once good following couple lackluster performances finishing tenure off 2nd best kick return yards record holder spotter 3rd place interceptions rankings .

Today , Deion remains active via various business ventures alongside working closely charity organizations helping communities need it most giving away millions dollars worth donations improving quality life many people around world thus earning title true philanthropist something truly admirable considering how much give away own personal money reach goals not even close comparison what receives recognition these days still deserves any day week lifetime achievement accolades handed out consistently

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