Primetime’s Cards to Collect
As spring football season dawns upon Colorado, all eyes are drawn to the larger-than-life presence of CU’s head coach, Deion “Primetime” Sanders. Renowned as the greatest cover man in NFL history and a Hall of Famer, Sanders’s illustrious career includes multiple championships and accolades and inspired generations of admirers who emulated his style and skill. Like Bo Jackson, he’s the real-dual sports professional who excelled in football and baseball, boasting 14 seasons in the NFL and nine in the MLB, respectively. Beyond his athletic prowess, Sanders is also revered as one of his generation’s greatest self-promoters and salesmen, empowering athletes to embrace their own brands and narratives. Join us in celebrating Sanders’s extraordinary journey from sports hero to coaching legend through his top rookie cards & more.
Top Deion Sanders Cards
2022 Topps Definitive® #DAC-JSA Bo Jackson & Deion Sanders Dual Auto /35
The 2022 Topps Definitive Collection produced several cards of value. One being the 2022 Topps Definitive® #DAC-JSA Bo Jackson & Deion Sanders Dual Auto /35. A card featuring autos from two of the best dual-sports athletes of all-time, Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders, is hard to come by. And this bad boy just happens to be numbered to 35.
1995 Fleer #349 Deion Sanders
In his one season with the 49ers, Deion Sanders brought his brand of magic to The Bay. He intercepted six passes, returning a career-high three for touchdowns and took back a punt for a score. Beyond the stats, Sanders contributed to the team’s success with a Super Bowl championship in 1994. His stellar performance earned him Defensive Player of the Year honors and a third-place finish in the MVP voting.
1989 Pro Set #486 Deion Sanders RC
The first Pro Set release featured a Deion Sanders rookie card. We know. He’s not in his Falcons’ threads, instead donning the armor from his Florida State days. This is still an RC with his first NFL team, the Falcons, and the NFL logo pictured on the card.
1989 Topps Traded #30T Deion Sanders RC
The 1989 Topps Traded #30T Deion Sanders is an official rookie card from his football days, and it showcases “Primetime,” performing one of his many skills — punt returning. In his inaugural campaign, the dynamic Sanders housed a punt on his first return. Talk about a primetime start.
1989 Topps Traded #110T Deion Sanders RC
The jheri-curled Sanders boasts the rare feat of earning rookie cards in two sports in the same year. That in itself makes him a legend. The 1989 Topps Traded #110T Deion Sanders RC is also accessible and a must-have for anyone chronicling Sanders’ journey through trading cards. Happy Hunting!
Bonus: 1993 Fleer Football Pro-Vision #263 Deion Sanders
The 1993 Fleer Football Pro-Vision #263 Deion Sanders card is a noteworthy addition to the list, as it commemorates a remarkable moment in sports history. On October 11, 1992, Sanders made headlines by attempting to play in both a professional football game and a baseball game on the same day. Despite participating in Game 3 of the Braves’ playoff series against the Pirates the previous night, Sanders wasted no time hopping on a plane to join the Atlanta Falcons for an afternoon football game. In an impressive display of athleticism, Sanders returned two punts and logged his first career reception during the game. Following his football outing, Sanders then took a helicopter back to Pittsburgh and arrived just 16 minutes before the start of Game 4 of the baseball series. Though he ultimately did not play in the baseball game, Sanders’ whirlwind day remains a legendary tale in sports lore.
