Deion Sanders Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

Athletes know kids look up to them, and it's important for athletes to be responsible.

I always wanted to make sure my parents didn't have to work again for the rest of their lives.

I don't care what they say about me when I'm through with sports. I don't want to be known as anything else in life but a great father.

Just think about the game. Think about playing great, having a great time. Helping my team win.

Trivia

As a football player, Sanders played for the Atlanta Falcons, the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens.

During his career as a football player, despite his effectiveness, Deion was often criticized for poor tackling technique and an unconventional style of coverage.

Deion earned the #8 slot on the College Football News 100 Greatest College Players of All Time.

In his professional career, Deion returned 9 interceptions for touchdowns, putting him in second place behind Rod Woodson.

Released Prime Time, a moderately successful rap album, on Dec. 26 1964.

He is the only player to play in an MLB and NFL game in the same day.

In high school he was selected to the All-State team in football, basketball and baseball.