siphotos: Deion Sanders, seen here in 1989, was a one-of-a-kind talent, possibly the greatest corner
siphotos: Deion Sanders, seen here in 1989, was a one-of-a-kind talent, possibly the greatest cornerback in NFL history and a terrific showman. He dominated the game on defense and special teams, scoring touchdowns as a kick returner, punt returner, cornerback and even as a wide receiver. You could make the argument that Sanders was the greatest pure athlete ever to play pro football — he is the only player to ever score an NFL touchdown and hit a home run in a Major League Baseball game in the same week, a feat he accomplished in 1989. Not that it impacts his football accolades at all, but Sanders’ baseball career spanned 1989-97, with a brief return in 2001. Nicknamed “Prime Time” and “Neon Deion,” Sanders turned 49 years old on Aug. 9, 2016. (Heinz Kluetmeier)GALLERY: Classic SI Photos of Deion Sanders -- source link