Monday, September 19, 2016

Deion Sanders G.O.A.T

Deion Sanders is a former American football and baseball player who works as an analyst for CBS Sports and the NFL Network.  He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.  Sanders played football essentially at cornerback, additionally as a kick returner, punt returner and once in a while wide receiver.  He played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens, winning the Super Bowl with both the 49ers and the Cowboys.  An outfielder in baseball, he played professionally for the New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves, the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants, and took part in the 1992 World Series with the Braves.  He went to Florida State University, where he was perceived as a two-time All-American in football, furthermore played baseball and track.  Sanders is likewise the main man to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series.

Sanders played a nine-year, part-time baseball career, playing left and center field in 641 games with 4 teams.  He was originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 6th round of the 1985 draft, but did not sign with them.  Sanders' professional football career started the same year as his baseball career, 1989.  At the 1989 NFL Scouting Combine, Sanders ran a 4.27 second 40-yard dash, which was considered to be the second fastest in Combine history behind Bo Jackson of Auburn in 1986.  He was the fifth pick overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, where he played until 1993.

Sanders became known for sporting a 'do-rag' or bandana and for his high-stepping into the end zone followed by his touchdown dance celebrations.  His 'Prime Time' nickname was given to him by a friend and high-school teammate, Florida Gators defensive back Richard Fain.  The two played pickup basketball games together during the prime time television hour, and Sanders' athletic display during those games earned him the nickname.  At the end of his Hall of Fame speech, he put a bandana on his bust.  In addition to his sports career, Sanders also had a career in music as a rapper.  He released his debut album, Prime Time, through Hammer's Bust It Records label via Capitol Records, in 1994.https://youtu.be/TcWHBUBUuvc

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