Nike took a long break from the Deion Sanders signature line after the release of the Nike Air Diamond Turf 6. The 6 launched in 2015, 17 years after the launch of the 5. You can learn more about the Nike Air Diamond Turf 6
Nike Air Diamond Turf 6
Since it was released nearly 20 years after the 5, the 6 was an advanced model in the line when it came to technology. Deion Sanders was no longer with Nike when the Air Diamond Turf 6 launched.
The shoe had a lightweight mesh fabric and flexibility on the upper. Hyper fuse material was at the heel. There was enhanced stability and a secure fit.
The midfoot strap was present, which is a staple of the Nike Air Diamond Turf. The shoe celebrates the legacy of Deion Sanders and the Nike Air Diamond Turf.
Prime Time
Deion Luwynn Sanders was born on August 9, 1967. He is from Florida. Sanders grew up in a difficult family situation. His parents separated when he was only a toddler, and his father suffered from substance abuse.
At an early age, sports became an escape for Deion. He excelled in Football and Baseball, sports he would eventually play professionally. Deion was given the “Prime Time” nickname thanks to his flashy and dominant play.
ATL & NY
Sanders would be selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the fifth overall pick in the 1989 Draft. He also decided to pursue a career in the MLB. He signed to play for the New York Yankees in the summer of 1989.
While playing with New York, Deion would sign with the Falcons. His play at cornerback and as a kick returner for Atlanta made him into a star.
His career as a baseball player was not as successful. He struggled at the plate and was often criticized by the conservative baseball community for his Prime Time escapades.
Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders has had an iconic career in sports. He has taken part in more areas of the sporting world than practically anyone else in history. Deion Sanders is a one of one.
- Adam C. Better
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