“God, it’s Iconic!”: NFL Legend Deion Sanders Amps Up Derek Jeter and Allen Iverson’s Legacies With an Honest Admission

Derek Jeter and Allen Iverson are two names that most American sports fans have heard of at least once. Jeter is famous for his 20-year decorated career with the New York Yankees. Iverson, on the other hand, was known for his killer crossover and for changing the way basketball is played. Other than achieving sporting greatness, these icons have one other thing in common.

Both Iverson and Jeter were recently inducted into the GQ Sports Style Hall Of Fame in its first class. And the NFL legend Deion Sanders, who was the third person to be inducted, was left shocked and dumbfounded to be interviewed in the same seat as them. 

Deion Sanders was left star-struck to be in the same seat as Allen Iverson and Derek Jeter

Deion Sanders joined Derek Jeter and Allen Iverson as part of the first Hall Of Fame class. Sanders is an NFL legend, but he also played in the MLB for many years. As a part of the induction, the NFL legend did an interview with Chad Ochocinco Johnson, a former NFL player. Upon sitting down for his interview, Sanders exclaimed that he was seated exactly where Jeter and Iverson sat. He called the moment iconic and praised Jeter and Iverson’s achievements.

According to GQ, Sanders said, “I can’t believe that I’m sitting here, and Derek Jeter and Allen Iverson just sat here. That is iconic in itself. God, it’s iconic!” It is not surprising how Sanders reacted, considering the impact that Jeter and Iverson had on their respective sports.

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Being inducted into the GQ Sports Style Hall Of Fame is an honor that Jeter will never forget. He recently looked back on another honor that he received three years ago. The Yankee legend is one of the greatest baseball players of all time and was recognized for these achievements in 2020. 

Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame in 2020

In 2020, Derek Jeter fulfilled a lifelong dream of his. The New York Yankees legend was inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame during his first year on the ballot. This is no surprise considering just how much Jeter achieved as a baseball player. 

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Furthermore, he almost became the second unanimous Hall of Famer, falling short of the mark by one vote. So it’s not that surprising that Deion Sanders felt shocked to be interviewed in the same seat as him and Allen Iverson. What do you think of Sanders’ reaction during his interview? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!