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Take a look at Hall of Famer Deion Sanders' 14 year career as a cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens. The 2x Super Bowl champ, (XXIX, XXX) also played MLB and is the only man to hit a homerun in the MLB and score a touchdown in the NFL in the same week, and play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series.

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Florida State's Deion Sanders, left, reacts as he sits with television reporter Andrea Kremer, at his agent's suburban home in Winnetka, Ill., on April 23, 1989.   Sanders was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of  the NFL draft.  Sanders, a two-time All-American cornerback at FSU, was the fifth player selected in the first round. 1 / 33 1989 NFL Draft - April 23, 1989

Florida State's Deion Sanders, left, reacts as he sits with television reporter Andrea Kremer, at his agent's suburban home in Winnetka, Ill., on April 23, 1989. Sanders was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the NFL draft. Sanders, a two-time All-American cornerback at FSU, was the fifth player selected in the first round.

David Banks/Associated Press Florida State's Deion Sanders listens on the phone as he waits for the announcement April 23, 1989 of his selection in the upcoming NFL draft at the Winnetka, Illinois home of his agent.   Sanders was selected by the Atlanta Falcons. 2 / 33 1989 NFL Draft - April 23, 1989

Florida State's Deion Sanders listens on the phone as he waits for the announcement April 23, 1989 of his selection in the upcoming NFL draft at the Winnetka, Illinois home of his agent. Sanders was selected by the Atlanta Falcons.

David Banks/Associated Press New York Yankees rookie centerfielder Deion Sanders makes a diving attempt but can't snag a fly ball hit by the Seattle Mariners Mickey Brantley in the second inning at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, May 31, 1989. Brantley doubled on the drive. 3 / 33 Yankees Mariners - May 31, 1989

New York Yankees rookie centerfielder Deion Sanders makes a diving attempt but can't snag a fly ball hit by the Seattle Mariners Mickey Brantley in the second inning at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, May 31, 1989. Brantley doubled on the drive.

Ron Frehm/Associated Press San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 23, 1990.  49ers beat Falcons 19-13.  49er wide receiver Mike Wilson (85) attempts to strip ball from Falcon defensive back Deion Sanders (21) during run back. 4 / 33 Falcons 49ers - September 23, 1990

San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 23, 1990. 49ers beat Falcons 19-13. 49er wide receiver Mike Wilson (85) attempts to strip ball from Falcon defensive back Deion Sanders (21) during run back.

Al Golub/Associated Press/AP Atlanta Braves non-rooster outfield Deion Sanders, right, shares a light moment with teammate Ron Gant in West Palm Beach, March 3, 1991. Sanders, who is a defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons, is attempting to become the first player in 30 years to play two sports in the same city. 5 / 33 Braves - March 3, 1991

Atlanta Braves non-rooster outfield Deion Sanders, right, shares a light moment with teammate Ron Gant in West Palm Beach, March 3, 1991. Sanders, who is a defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons, is attempting to become the first player in 30 years to play two sports in the same city.

Richard Drew/Associated Press Atlanta Falcons cornerback Deion Sanders (21) runs upfield in the rain against the Washington Redskins Jan 4, 1992 in an NFL football divisional playoff game. 6 / 33 Falcons Redskins - January 4, 1992

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Deion Sanders (21) runs upfield in the rain against the Washington Redskins Jan 4, 1992 in an NFL football divisional playoff game.

Al Messerschmidt Archive/Associa Atlanta Braves Deion Sanders yells as he beats a pickoff attempt form Montreal Expos pitcher Dennis Martinez to first baseman Greg Colbrunn in the third inning at Atlanta on Wednesday, August 26, 1992. 7 / 33 Braves Expos - August 26, 1992

Atlanta Braves Deion Sanders yells as he beats a pickoff attempt form Montreal Expos pitcher Dennis Martinez to first baseman Greg Colbrunn in the third inning at Atlanta on Wednesday, August 26, 1992.

John Dickerson/Associated Press Deion Sanders of the Atlanta Braves, center, leaves Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, to rejoin the Atlanta Falcons for an NFL game, on Oct. 10, 1992. Sanders struck out in a pinch hit at-bat in the Braves, 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth game of the National Leagues Championship series. 8 / 33 Braves - October 10, 1992

Deion Sanders of the Atlanta Braves, center, leaves Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, to rejoin the Atlanta Falcons for an NFL game, on Oct. 10, 1992. Sanders struck out in a pinch hit at-bat in the Braves, 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth game of the National Leagues Championship series.

Doug Mills/Associated Press Deion Sanders, wearing shorts despite temperatures in the 50s, leaves a helicopter on Sunday, Oct. 11, 1992, on his way to Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium for the Atlanta Braves' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sanders flew to a Pittsburgh Airport from Miami where he had taken part in the NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins. Sanders took a helicopter from the airport to a television station's landing pad near the stadium. 9 / 33 Falcons Dolphins - October 11, 1992

Deion Sanders, wearing shorts despite temperatures in the 50s, leaves a helicopter on Sunday, Oct. 11, 1992, on his way to Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium for the Atlanta Braves' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sanders flew to a Pittsburgh Airport from Miami where he had taken part in the NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins. Sanders took a helicopter from the airport to a television station's landing pad near the stadium.

Chaz Pall/Associated Press In this April 20, 1994, file photo, Atlanta Braves Deion Sanders hits a two-run single during the Braves 8-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals during a baseball game in Atlanta.  Florida State's Jameis Winston will become the sixth Heisman winner to play college baseball after winning the award and the first since Bo Jackson in 1986. Sanders said his advice to Winston has been "letting him know, stay right. Don't take the left, just stay right." 10 / 33 Braves Cardinals - April 20, 1994

In this April 20, 1994, file photo, Atlanta Braves Deion Sanders hits a two-run single during the Braves 8-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals during a baseball game in Atlanta. Florida State's Jameis Winston will become the sixth Heisman winner to play college baseball after winning the award and the first since Bo Jackson in 1986. Sanders said his advice to Winston has been "letting him know, stay right. Don't take the left, just stay right."

John Bazemore/Associated Press San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deion Sanders (21) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Alvin Harper (80) during an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 1994 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 21 to 14. 11 / 33 49ers Cowboys - November 13, 1994

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deion Sanders (21) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Alvin Harper (80) during an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 1994 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 21 to 14.

Greg Trott/Associated Press San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deion Sanders (21) intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Anthony Miller (83) during an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 1994 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 42 to 19. 12 / 33 49ers Broncos - December 17, 1994

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deion Sanders (21) intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Anthony Miller (83) during an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 1994 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 42 to 19.

Greg Trott/Associated Press Deion Sanders acknowledges the crowd, Sunday, Jan. 15, 1995, as his San Francisco 49ers' defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 38-28, to win the NFC Championship. 13 / 33 49ers Cowboys - January 15, 1995

Deion Sanders acknowledges the crowd, Sunday, Jan. 15, 1995, as his San Francisco 49ers' defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 38-28, to win the NFC Championship.

Paul Sakuma/Associated Press San Francisco Giants' Deion Sanders is safe back on first on a pickoff attempt as Chicago Cubs first baseman Mark Grace (17) covers during the third inning on Sunday, Sept. 10, 1995 in Chicago. 14 / 33 Giants Cubs - September 10, 1995

San Francisco Giants' Deion Sanders is safe back on first on a pickoff attempt as Chicago Cubs first baseman Mark Grace (17) covers during the third inning on Sunday, Sept. 10, 1995 in Chicago.

Fred Jewell/Associated Press In this Nov. 12, 1995, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Jerry Rice (80) and Dallas Cowboys defender Deion Sanders, right, battle in the first  quarter of an NFL football game in Irving, Texas. The Rice-Sanders rivalry is just one of several moves the NFL is using to try to rekindle interest in the Pro Bowl, set for Sunday in Hawaii. The NFL greats Deion will start the process of selecting Pro Bowl teams in the All-Star game's new format in which the two conferences no longer play each other. 15 / 33 49ers Cowboys - November 12, 1995

In this Nov. 12, 1995, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Jerry Rice (80) and Dallas Cowboys defender Deion Sanders, right, battle in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Irving, Texas. The Rice-Sanders rivalry is just one of several moves the NFL is using to try to rekindle interest in the Pro Bowl, set for Sunday in Hawaii. The NFL greats Deion will start the process of selecting Pro Bowl teams in the All-Star game's new format in which the two conferences no longer play each other.

Eric Gay/Associated Press Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders flaunts the ball after an interception in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.  Sunday,  Nov. 19, 1995. 16 / 33 Cowboys Raiders - November 19, 1995

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders flaunts the ball after an interception in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, Nov. 19, 1995.

Susan Ragan/Associated Press/1992 AP Dallas Cowboys defensive back Deion Sanders (21) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Raghib Ismail (86) during an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 1995 in Oakland. The Cowboys won the game, 34-21. 17 / 33 Cowboys Raiders - November 19, 1995

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Deion Sanders (21) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Raghib Ismail (86) during an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 1995 in Oakland. The Cowboys won the game, 34-21.

Greg Trott/Associated Press/AP1995 Dallas Cowboys players Kevin Williams (85) and Michael Irvin (88) celebrate with teammate Deion Sanders (21) after Sanders scored a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 7, 1996. It was Sanders' first touchdown for the Cowboys this season. 18 / 33 Cowboys Eagles - January 7, 1996

Dallas Cowboys players Kevin Williams (85) and Michael Irvin (88) celebrate with teammate Deion Sanders (21) after Sanders scored a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 7, 1996. It was Sanders' first touchdown for the Cowboys this season.

David Phillip/Associated Press/1996 AP Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders holds the Vince Lombardi trophy aloft after the Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 in Super Bowl XXX in Tempe, Arizona, Jan. 28, 1996. 19 / 33 Super Bowl XXX - January 28, 1996

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders holds the Vince Lombardi trophy aloft after the Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 in Super Bowl XXX in Tempe, Arizona, Jan. 28, 1996.

Ed Reinke/Associated Press Cincinnati Reds centerfielder Deion Sanders crashes into the wall after making a catch to retire Braves batter Tony Graffanino during the fourth inning in Atlanta Wednesday April 16, 1997. The Braves defeated the Reds 7-1. 20 / 33 Reds Braves - April 16, 1997

Cincinnati Reds centerfielder Deion Sanders crashes into the wall after making a catch to retire Braves batter Tony Graffanino during the fourth inning in Atlanta Wednesday April 16, 1997. The Braves defeated the Reds 7-1.

John Bazemore/Associated Press Dallas Cowboys punt returner Deion Sanders (21) celebrates his 83-yard punt return against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997, in Irving, Texas.  At right is Bears' Harper LeBel (88). 21 / 33 Cowboys Bears - September 28, 1997

Dallas Cowboys punt returner Deion Sanders (21) celebrates his 83-yard punt return against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997, in Irving, Texas. At right is Bears' Harper LeBel (88).

Eric Gay/Associated Press/1997 AP San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 2, 1997.  49ers beat Cowboys  17-10.  Dallas Cowboys defensive back Deion Sanders (21). 22 / 33 49ers Cowboys - November 2, 1997

San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 2, 1997. 49ers beat Cowboys 17-10. Dallas Cowboys defensive back Deion Sanders (21).

Al Golub/Associated Press/AP Dallas Cowboys' Deion Sanders plays to the crowd after his 59-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Giants Monday, Sept. 21, 1998, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sanders scored two touchdowns in the Cowboys 31-7 victory. 23 / 33 Cowboys Giants - September 21, 1998

Dallas Cowboys' Deion Sanders plays to the crowd after his 59-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Giants Monday, Sept. 21, 1998, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sanders scored two touchdowns in the Cowboys 31-7 victory.

John Greilick/Associated Press/1998 AP Dallas Cowboys' Deion Sanders celebrates after intercepting a pass from New York Giants quarterback Danny Kanell and returning 71-yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter Monday, Sept. 21, 1998, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 31-7. 24 / 33 Cowboys Giants - September 21, 1998

Dallas Cowboys' Deion Sanders celebrates after intercepting a pass from New York Giants quarterback Danny Kanell and returning 71-yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter Monday, Sept. 21, 1998, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 31-7.

Bill Kostroun/Associated Press/1998 AP Dallas Cowboys' Deion Sanders (21) celebrates after returning a punt 69 yards for a touchdown during second quarter action against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 2, 1998. 25 / 33 Cowboys Eagles - November 2, 1998

Dallas Cowboys' Deion Sanders (21) celebrates after returning a punt 69 yards for a touchdown during second quarter action against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 2, 1998.

Rusty Kennedy/Associated Press/1998 AP New York Giants Chris Calloway (80) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders (21) after picking up 20-yards on a pass play in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8, 1998 in Irving, Texas. Dallas won, 16-6. 26 / 33 Cowboys Giants - November 8, 1998

New York Giants Chris Calloway (80) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders (21) after picking up 20-yards on a pass play in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8, 1998 in Irving, Texas. Dallas won, 16-6.

Tim Sharp/Associated Press/1998 AP Dallas Cowboys' Deion Sanders celebrates after an interception against Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino during the second quarter Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in Irving, Texas. 27 / 33 Cowboys Dolphins - November 25, 1999

Dallas Cowboys' Deion Sanders celebrates after an interception against Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino during the second quarter Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in Irving, Texas.

LM Otero/Associated Press/1999 AP Baltimore Ravens cornerback Deion Sanders (37) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans, left, in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Baltimore. The interception was quarterback Drew Bledsoe's third and Sanders second on the day. The Ravens won, 20-6. 28 / 33 Ravens Bills - October 24, 2004

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Deion Sanders (37) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans, left, in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Baltimore. The interception was quarterback Drew Bledsoe's third and Sanders second on the day. The Ravens won, 20-6.

Chris Gardner/Associated Press/2004 AP NFL Network announcer Deion Sanders is on the sidelines during the game between the Green Bay Packers against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on November 29, 2007 in Irving Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Packers 37-27. 29 / 33 Packers Cowboys - November 29, 2007

NFL Network announcer Deion Sanders is on the sidelines during the game between the Green Bay Packers against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on November 29, 2007 in Irving Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Packers 37-27.

Scott Boehm/Associated Press Former Atlanta Falcons player Deion Sanders walks out to the field during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Atlanta. Sanders was inducted into the Falcons' ring of honor. 30 / 33 Falcons Ravens - November 11, 2010

Former Atlanta Falcons player Deion Sanders walks out to the field during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Atlanta. Sanders was inducted into the Falcons' ring of honor.

David Goldman/Associated Press/2010 Associated Press Deion Sanders puts a bandana on his bust at the 2011 Football Hall of Fame ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 6, 2011 31 / 33 Hall of Fame - August 6, 2011

Deion Sanders puts a bandana on his bust at the 2011 Football Hall of Fame ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 6, 2011

Ben Liebenberg/Associated Press/2011 National Football League NFL Network's Rich Eisen stretches with Deion Sanders, dressed as "Leon Sandcastle," prior to running the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 in Indianapolis. 32 / 33 NFL Scouting Combine - February 25, 2013

NFL Network's Rich Eisen stretches with Deion Sanders, dressed as "Leon Sandcastle," prior to running the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 in Indianapolis.

Ben Liebenberg/NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders poses for a photo during the 7th Annual NFL Honors awards show on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 in Minneapolis. 33 / 33 7th Annual NFL Honors - February 3, 2018

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders poses for a photo during the 7th Annual NFL Honors awards show on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 in Minneapolis.

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