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  ESPN Classic - Where Sanders goes, teams win
Deion Sanders is the only player to have appeared in a Super Bowl and World Series.
Sanders was batting.276 in 1993 when he went on the disabled list with a respiratory infection, ending his season in August.
During 1997, Sanders was going through a messy divorce and he says he drove his car off a cliff in what he described as a suicide attempt.
espn.go.com /classic/biography/s/Sanders_Deion.html   (1472 words)

  
  Deion Sanders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sanders chose to wear the number 37, which matched his age at the time, to preemptively let people know that he was well aware of his relative senior status for an NFL player (additionally, the number 21 used by Sanders throughout his career, was already in use on the Ravens by Chris McAlister).
Sanders was so versatile, so much a threat to score every time he touched the ball that he returned kicks and played wide receiver (mostly as a decoy to keep defenses honest and fully aware of the threat downfield).
Sanders also was co-host of the 2004 GMA Music Awards broadcast, taped in late April 2004, slated for an airing on UPN in May 2004.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deion_Sanders   (2313 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Deion Sanders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Deion Luwynn Sanders (born August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers, Florida) is an American former National Football League cornerback, Major League Baseball outfielder, and CBS Sports commentator.
Sanders chose to wear the number 37, which matched his age at the time, to preemptively let people know that he was well aware of his relatively old age for an NFL player (The number 21 was used by him throughout his entire career, but was already in use on the Ravens by Chris McAlister).
Deion Luwynn Sanders is an NFL cornerback, former Major League Baseball player, and CBS sports commentator.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Deion-Sanders   (1193 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Pro Football - Deion Sanders announces retirement from the NFL - Saturday July 28, 2001 11:13 AM
Deion Sanders retired from the NFL on Friday, striking a deal and cutting his losses rather than report to a Washington Redskins team he had disavowed.
Sanders had previously said he did not want to play for the Redskins this season, but the seven-year, $56 million contract he signed last year obligated him to report to camp unless he was playing major league baseball.
Sanders was the fifth overall draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 1989.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/news/2001/07/27/sanders_retirement_ap   (1137 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Will Deion Sanders help the Reds?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Sanders may be getting old for the NFL at 33, but in baseball terms, he's still in his prime years.
Sanders' athleticism is at least on the same level, if not much higher, than that of all of those players.
The problem with Deion is: he's not much of a baseball player, despite his lofty.459 April batting average in Triple-A. His career average in the majors is a decent.266, but if he's going to bat leadoff for a contending team he's going to have to do a better job of getting on base.
www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/bstrike/2001-05-01-deion.htm   (761 words)

  
 ArmchairGM - Deion Sanders - Sports Wiki, Sports Blog, Sports Resource, Sports Community, Sports 2.0
While at North Fort Myers High School, Sanders was drafted by the MLB Kansas City Royals, and was later drafted while in college by the MLB New York Yankees.
Sanders is one of a handful of NFL players in skill positions to play after the age of 35.
As a result of this, Sanders was completely respected in the defensive secondary and offensive coordinators and opposing teams were forced to alter their game plans accordingly.
armchairgm.com /mwiki/index.php?title=Deion_Sanders   (1354 words)

  
 Deion Sanders Celebrity Encounter and In Person Autograph
Deion Sanders was one of my favorite players to watch because there was always so much spectacle when he walked out on the field.
Deion didn't sign one thing the whole time he was there and its very unusual because every other player stopped and signed a few autographs- even fellow superstar Michael Irvin.
Typically Deion just keeps walking ignoring the pleads from fans at the fence, but on this day he took notice of the old lady and decided to walk over because he felt sorry for her I guess.
home.att.net /~ned17/Sandersdeon.html   (809 words)

  
 Deion Sanders leads hundreds in weekly Bible study sessions
Sanders' stage presence evokes memories of Deion the rap singer, who spent time in 1994 as the opening act for the popular group Boyz II Men.
Sanders looks him in the eye, takes him in his arms and the man crumbles into a heap of sobs.
Sanders also recently donated $1 million to The Potter's House, the church he credits with his salvation when he was suicidal a year ago.
www.texnews.com /1998/cowboys/deion0510.html   (1322 words)

  
 CNN/SI - NFL Football - Deion Sanders reflects on troubled past - Sunday September 27, 1998 06:10 PM
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders described how he attempted suicide last year when his marriage was crumbling, his father was dying and everything seemed to be falling apart.
Sanders said he tried to kill himself about a year ago by driving his car off a cliff in Cincinnati, where he was playing baseball for the Reds.
Sanders estimated he was driving "about 65 or 70 mph" at the time.
www.cnnsi.com /football/nfl/news/1998/09/27/sanders_past   (309 words)

  
 CNN - Deion Sanders and prime-time religion - February 2, 1999
In it, Sanders comes to stand for all the aging superhumans who look for a spiritual performance enhancer, anything to avoid being alone with their fading bodies and their fearful thoughts.
Deion is not wondering what he can do for Jesus, he's wondering what Jesus can do for him.
Sanders, a sure Hall of Famer who is one of the greatest cornerbacks and return men in NFL history, achieved something remarkable in modern athletics: He played pro baseball and football simultaneously, once even competing for the Atlanta Braves and Falcons in the course of a single day.
edition.cnn.com /books/news/9902/02/neon.deion.salon   (732 words)

  
 The Daily Texan
Sanders got a standing ovation and a curtain call in the second inning, when he again hit Gagne's first pitch for a three-run homer.
Sanders was leading the International League in hitting with a.459 average when the Reds called him up from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday the first day the Reds were allowed to, under baseball's rules.
Sanders had a change of heart about religion when he was with the Reds in 1997, his last in the majors.
tspweb02.tsp.utexas.edu /webarchive/05-02-01/2001050209_s07_Sanders.html   (810 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Deion Sanders joins the Ravens
Sanders, 37, played cornerback in his prime, but will be used as a fifth defensive back in Baltimore.
Sanders' experience will also be invaluable to a defensive unit that will look to him for guidance.
Sanders will be used sparingly at first, but that will change if he proves to be effective.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/nfl/20040831-1714-fbn-ravens-deion.html   (615 words)

  
 TSN Presents - Football's 100 Greatest Players
Sanders is foremost a playmaker who uses blazing speed to energize his team and sting opposing clubs in every way imaginable.
Sanders produced five plays of 55 yards or longer for the Dallas Cowboys in 1998 -- one interception return, three punt returns, one reception -- and scored three touchdowns, giving him 20 for his career.
Sanders is not technically superior, but he uses his speed to erase mistakes and catch up with apparently open receivers.
archive.sportingnews.com /nfl/100/37.html   (426 words)

  
 TV.com: The New Home of TV Tome
Former two-sport star Deion Sanders, who played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, and Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants, joined THE NFL TODAY in September 2001 as a feature reporter/contributor in September 2001.
Deion is the only player to make an interception and catch a pass in a Super Bowl.
Deion is the only player to ever play in a World Series and a Superbowl (with the Dallas Cowboys and the San Fransisco 49ers).
www.tv.com /deion-sanders/person/17401/summary.html   (332 words)

  
 Deion Sanders Bio - Deion Sanders Biography - Deion Sanders Stories
Sanders, a 12-year NFL veteran who is considered by many to be one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time, was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and is the only person in professional sports history to play in both the World Series (1992) and the Super Bowl (1994, 1995).
Sanders is also the only player in Super Bowl History to have both pass reception and interception.
Sanders was the fifth overall draft pick by the Falcons in 1989, where he played five seasons (1989-93).
www.tv.com /deion-sanders/person/17401/biography.html   (489 words)

  
 Free Essay Deion Sanders Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Deion Sanders is the only player to have appeared in a Super Bowl and World Series.
Sanders was batting.276 in 1993 when he went on the disabled list with a respiratory infection, ending his season in August.
Deion Sanders (21) signed with the Washington Redskins, his fourth NFL team, in 2000.Saying he "got bored," Sanders returned to the Reds for 1997 - and stole 56 bases, second most in the National League.
www.echeat.com /essay.php?t=27266   (1596 words)

  
 Baltimore Ravens, Deion Sanders, National Football League - CBS SportsLine.com
It was the first appearance for the 37-year-old Sanders since signing a one-year contract earlier this week, and it was his last as the Ravens' welcome wagon.
All Sanders has to give the Ravens is, say, 20-25 snaps a game as a fifth defensive back, which seems perfectly feasible given his talent.
Sanders' addition allows the Ravens to move Baxter inside and have Sanders, one of the game's outstanding cover cornerbacks, defend an outside receiver.
cbs.sportsline.com /nfl/story/7640410   (971 words)

  
 deion sanders florida state   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Deion Sanders was a star for the Florida State Seminoles.
During his college career, Sanders was a two time consensus All-American cornerback in 1987 and 1988, and a third team All-American in 1987.
Sanders intercepted 14 passes in his college career, including three in bowl games, and managed to return one interception 100 yards for a touchdown.
www.hobbies-place.com /html/deion_sanders_florida_state.html   (317 words)

  
 Deion Sanders Camps - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Deion will be joined by current and former NFL stars to teach you not only the fundamentals but also the secrets taught to the Pros.
Deion Sanders camps is an establishment that believes in addressing the mind, body and soul.
At Deion Sanders Camps we take pride in bringing some of the best current and former NFL stars to teach not only fundamentals but exclusive secrets taught to the pros.
www.deionsanderscamps.com /v4   (243 words)

  
 Ceiling Advises Deion Sanders To Come Out Of Retirement
Unbeknownst to Sanders, the Almighty was ignoring him and he was actually asking his ceiling for career advice.
“To egomaniacs like Deion Sanders and other pro athletes, God is like a super agent or ‘life coach’ who cares as deeply about their shallow endeavors as they do,” said Saltzman.
Now that Sanders is back in the NFL spotlight, he plans to find new and creative ways to glorify God.
www.thebrushback.com /Archives/ceilingadvises_full.htm   (843 words)

  
 CNN - Deion Sanders and prime-time religion - February 2, 1999
When Sanders whines that the media is out to get him, however, or when he insists it was the public who wouldn't let the Prime Time character die, he betrays the depth of his self-involvement.
Deion's motivation for saving himself, with an assist by Jesus, also fits snugly into jock tradition.
Deion devotes the second half of his book to the masculine wisdom of his bishop, a fl Promisekeepnik named T.D. Jakes.
www.cnn.com /books/news/9902/02/neon.deion.salon/index2.html   (1100 words)

  
 The NFL Directory: deion sanders oakland raiders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Deion Sanders was released by the Washington Redskins on Monday, clearing the first of several obstacles for him to play for the Oakland Raiders.
Deion Sanders was claimed by five AFC teams still in the playoff...
Raiders, retired Deion Sanders to talk about comeback.(Knight Ridder Newspapers) Byline: John Ryan OAKLAND _ Deion Sanders is expected to arrive at Raiders camp on Monday...
www.thenfldirectory.com /12/deion-sanders-oakland-raiders-.html   (689 words)

  
 Ravens Eagerly Await The Return of Sanders (washingtonpost.com)
Deion is a professional and he doesn't want to come in here unless he's ready to go, and we'll give him that kind of space," Coach Brian Billick said after the Ravens' morning practice at McDaniel College.
Deion Sanders retired from the NFL after the 2000 season, which he spent with Washington.
Sanders is working out at his home in Texas, trying to determine if he is physically ready for a return.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A13527-2004Aug18.html   (879 words)

  
 Deion's role expected to expand - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Deion Sanders -- aka "Prime Time" -- will not only see an expanded role on defense in his second NFL game in four years but also could take a few snaps at wide receiver.
In 1996 with Dallas, Sanders started all 16 games at cornerback and eight at wide receiver to become the first two-way NFL player since Chuck Bednarik in 1962.
It's no secret that Sanders enjoys the limelight (his other nickname is "Neon Deion"), but he has downplayed that part of his personality since joining the Ravens.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/sports/s_251740.html   (557 words)

  
 AskMen.com - Deion Sanders
Sanders is one of the most engaging ex-players to ever appear on television.
Deion conducts interviews as though he is still better than the guy he's talking to, which makes for good viewing.
Deion brings CBS into the new century and will certainly help bridge the ratings gap between itself and Fox.
www.askmen.com /sports/fanatic/54b_sports_fan.html   (957 words)

  
 Deion Sanders | BaseballLibrary.com
Sanders hit.234 in 14 games for New York this year in his first attempt at playing two sports professionally.
Sanders still wants to play in the Falcons' game on the 29th against New Orleans.
Sanders is leading the National League is stolen bases with 56, but will be overtaken by Pittsburgh's Tony Womack.
www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/S/Sanders_Deion.stm   (671 words)

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