Now Raking In $30,000,000 for a College Gig, Deion Sanders Remembers Dark Times When Future Was Saved by Special Friend

There are only a few moments in life that define a person’s whole life, and sometimes, a single decision can change the outcome of history. What every athlete craves, be it success or fame, Deion Sanders had both. He was at the top of his game with the hugest potential in multiple sports. However, he faced numerous difficulties that questioned his reality.

If we talk about the toughest and bravest, even they had endured their lowest point. Sanders is the prime example of a human being who rose from rock bottom in life and excelled in every court he stepped in.

Deion Sanders met his special friend while playing in the MLB

At the peak of Sanders‘ career, he was married with two children with his first wife, Carolyn Chambers. Sanders seemed genuinely happy, with a successful career and a loving family. However, his life took a dark turn in the mid-90s when he began to grapple with mental illness. There are many factors as to why he could have been so unhappy, but one of the reasons was his failing marriage, which led to a nasty divorce in 1998.

Coach Dad was in a hectic custody battle with his now ex-wife for their two kids, which ended with him losing his guardianship. He was so depressed with life he drove his car off a cliff in 1997 with no intentions of coming back. Fortunately, he was unhurt and managed to pull through with little to no injury.

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During the most challenging period of Sander’s life, he took faith in God and decided to follow the lord’s way. He started practicing Christianity and visited churches as much as he could. That’s when he met Pastor David Forbes while playing for the Cincinnati Reds, who was the biggest contributor to helping with his suicidal thoughts.

Coach Prime is now a force to be reckoned with

Sanders played for the Reds for 4 years from 1997 to 2001. He definitely turned his life around during that period. He recently shared an Instagram story with his old friend, David. The photo featured the 2x Super Bowl champ driving a golf cart with his friend sitting beside him. The text in the photo reads, “This is the man whom led me to the lord when I was suicidal, playing for the Reds.”

Coach Prime has undoubtedly turned his life around since then. After his successful career as a pro footballer and a baseball player, he is now one of the most ruthless coaches in college football. After taking over the Colorado Buffaloes with a 30-million-dollar contract, he has created a team that is now a force to be reckoned with. Moreover, Sanders is in a healthy relationship with his darling fiance, Tracey Edmunds, since 2012. His children are also flourishing, either enjoying successful career breaks or poised for the highest prospects.

The two times Super Bowl champ has garnered immense respect both as a coach and as a parent. He has constantly made headlines for empowering young athletes to achieve remarkable accomplishments. Coach Prime has made remarkable strides in his journey and it seems he still has more things to offer.

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