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If anyone other than his fans cares about Deion Sanders’ mementos, it is none other than his son, Deion Sanders Jr. The man who is always behind the camera and the mastermind of “Well Off Media” in his latest YouTube video gave a virtual tour through the house of Coach Prime. The keepsakes close to the Colorado Buffaloes HC have been collected over a long period and tracked his growth as a player. Out of the other belongings, his varied jersey numbers hold significance as they showcase his dominance in two sports, football, and baseball. 

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As Bucky Jr. gave a virtual tour of all the framed jerseys, each holds a rich history serving as a milestone of his father’s journey from player to head coach. The first jersey that Coach Prime started as a college player at Florida State University was No.2 which earned him the Jim Thorpe award as a senior.  Jersey no. 21 holds a special significance in Deion Sanders’ career as a sportsman as he got his breakthrough in football playing his first game in the NFL in 1992. The game was against Miami Dolphins where he returned two kicks and one punt. 

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With the Baltimore Ravens, even though Sanders had a short stint between 2004 and 2005, his journey has been exciting enough for the ex-cornerback to remember a long time. As Sanders took to the field wearing a 37 no. jersey, it was special as he played with the Ravens after coming out of retirement at age 37. Besides the NFL, the now Buffs HC had also gained acclaim in MLB. He had been an important part of the Atlanta Braves for three years from 1991 to 1994 and played in the 1992 World Series. His rage with the Braves is associated with jersey no. 24. Sanders again switched teams in 1995 and played for the San Francisco Giants for a year wearing no. 21.   

Deion Sanders hallowed possessions outside sports

Do you know that outside the gridiron Chad Ochocino Johnson did influence Deion Sanders’ choice? It was none other than Coach Prime’s decision to get a SMART vehicle. It did find a place alongside the jerseys as shown by Bucky Jr. According to the sources, the Buffs HC got it custom-made from Alex Vegas’ auto firm in Florida.  

The glossy black car flaunts dark tints. More than the customized make, what stands out is Deion Sanders’ jersey no. 21 on the grill with the word ‘Prime’ engraved on the trunk that Bucky Jr. can’t adore enough. Outside sports, Coach Prime also had some touchdowns in the musical field. Sanders’ 1994 breakout album came in the form of a tour de force called ‘Primetime.’ While fans can listen to it today on Spotify, his rap “Must be the Money” which came with a music video has been a huge hit that starred Sanders’ in a hot pink suit. The attire also found a place among the jerseys and the car. 

Hence, these objects are much more than pieces kept in honor of Deion Sanders’ memory. Rather it serves as a reminder of Coach Prime’s vibrant personality and his daring nature from trying out multiple sports to becoming a trendsetter in creative fields like music.