Grading The Stars: Deion Sanders – There’s just something about the stars. They’re mesmerizing. Whether it’s the stars in sports, entertainment or in the sky, they captivate us with their dazzling ways and continue to shine ever so brightly for all of us to see.
In the Grading The Stars series, we’ll feature the stars of the past, present and future and grade them based on their prestige, performance and promise. Plus, we’ll highlight three cool cards of a star to collect under a certain dollar figure.
There are five grading levels of the stars: 10 = Icon (Blue Diamond), 9.5 = Legend (Platinum), 9 = Superstar (Gold), 8.5 = Star (Silver) and 8 = Rising Star (Bronze).
Today, we’ll feature a man who achieved numerous accolades during his Hall of Fame football career. He won two Super Bowl Championships, earned the 1994 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award, was named to eight Pro Bowls, and in college at Florida State, he won the 1988 Jim Thorpe Award. Now, he’s looking to make his mark as a head coach at the University of Colorado… The one and only Coach Prime, Deion Sanders.
Prime Time: From his days at Florida State and throughout his Hall of Fame career in the NFL, Deion Sanders lived up to the “Prime Time” moniker and all eyes were on him on every play. In addition to his NFL career, Sanders also played nine seasons in MLB.
Coach Prime: It’s rare to see an iconic player become a head coach and have an immediate impact like Coach Prime. He has an uncanny ability to reach young athletes, on-and-off the field, and get the most out of their ability while developing their character.
Future Outlook: The spotlight seems to follow the 56-year-old Sanders and his early success at Colorado has brought on a storm for his trading cards and memorabilia. While he has his detractors, it’s hard not to get caught up in Coach Prime’s story.
Grade: 10 = Icon (Blue Diamond)
Grading The Stars: Deion Sanders – 3 Cool Cards To Collect
1989 Score #246 – A raw version of this card currently sells in the $25 – $50 range on eBay.
1993 Fleer Pro Visions #263 – A raw version of this card currently sells in the $20 – $40 range on eBay.
2018 Panini Flawless Hall of Fame Autograph #16 /10 – A raw version of this card currently sells in the $300 – $400 range on eBay.
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