Deion Sanders is the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. He had time to reflect on his dual-sport career this week, during Super Bowl week in San Francisco.
Sanders played for both the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants during his career. His first of two Super Bowl titles came with the 49ers following the 1994 season. Sanders also spent the 1995 baseball season with the Giants, playing in 52 games.
Deion Sanders on being back in San Francisco for the Super Bowl
“This city [San Francisco] has always been dear to me because it birthed me my first Super Bowl and validated me and put a stamp on me,” Sanders said. “To all my teammates, I love you all and appreciate you all because I definitely couldn’t have done it without y’all.”
Deion Sanders on Barry Bonds
Not only did Sanders play with Jerry Rice and Steve Young, but also with Giants legend Barry Bonds. Sanders discussed Bonds and his time in SF in a video posted by his son, Deion Sanders Jr.
“I was blessed to play with the greatest baseball player to ever lace them up. And that was Barry Bonds,” Sanders said. “It’s a travesty of what y’all are doing to him. He had three MVP’s before you even accused him of anything. That’s unbelievable.”
Deion Sanders reflects on his time playing in San Francisco for the 49ers and Giants:
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Sanders is making it known that Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame. Bonds has been kept out primarily due to his alleged performance-enhancing drug use, despite the majority of the baseball world feeling he is more than deserving.
During his time as a Giant, Sanders experienced one of his better seasons in Major League Baseball, hitting .285 with five home runs, 18 runs batted in and eight stolen bases in 235 plate appearances.
Sanders excelled in both football and baseball, and his return to the Bay Area offered an opportunity to reflect on his most significant achievements in each sport.
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