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• Apr. 14, 2025, 9:21 PM ET (AP)
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Facts
Also Known As | Prime Time • Neon Deion • Deion Luwynn Sanders |
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Born | August 9, 1967 (age 57) • Fort Myers • Florida |
Awards And Honors | Pro Football Hall of Fame (2012) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2011) • 2 Super Bowl championships • 6 All-Pro selections • 8 Pro Bowl selections • 1994 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year |
Education | Florida State University |
Height/Weight | 6 ft 1 inch, 195 lb (1.85 m, 88 kg) |
Position | defensive back, wide receiver (gridiron football) • centerfielder (baseball) |
Jersey Number | 37 (Baltimore Ravens, 2004–2005) • 2 (Cincinnati Reds, 2001–2001) • 21 (Washington Redskins, 2000) • 21 (Dallas Cowboys, 1995–1999) • 21 (Cincinnati Reds, 1997–1997) • 21 (San Francisco Giants, 1995–1995) • 21 (Cincinnati Reds, 1995–1995) • 12 (Cincinnati Reds, 1994–1994) • 21 (San Francisco 49ers, 1994) • 24 (Atlanta Braves, 1991–1994) • 21 (Atlanta Falcons, 1989–1993) • 21 (New York Yankees, 1990–1990) • 24 (New York Yankees, 1989–1989) |
Draft | Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round (fifth overall) of the 1989 NFL draft. • Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the June 1985 MLB draft and by the New York Yankees in the 30th round of the June 1988 MLB draft. |
Twitter Handle | @DeionSanders |
Batting Hand | left |
Throwing Hand | left |
Games Played | 188 |
Receptions | 60 |
Touchdowns | 3 |
Yards Gained By Passing | 784 |
Yards Per Reception | 13.1 |
At Bats | 2123 |
Hits | 558 |
Home Runs | 39 |
Batting Average | 0.263 |
Runs | 308 |
Runs Batted In | 168 |
Stolen Bases | 186 |
On-Base Percentage | 0.319 |
Slugging Percentage | 0.392 |
On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.711 |
Top Questions
What college did Deion Sanders attend?
Deion Sanders attended Florida State University.
How tall was Deion Sanders?
Deion Sanders was 6 ft 1 inch, 195 lb (1.85 m, 88 kg).
When was Deion Sanders inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Deion Sanders was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
When was Deion Sanders born?
Deion Sanders was born on August 9, 1967, in Fort Myers, Florida, United States.
How many times was Deion Sanders selected to the Pro Bowl?
Deion Sanders was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times.
What position did Deion Sanders play?
Deion Sanders played defensive back and wide receiver.
How many Super Bowls did Deion Sanders win?
Deion Sanders won two Super Bowl championships.
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