Early Life and Education of Deion Sanders: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Deion Sanders, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Deion Sanders is an American football coach for the Colorado Buffaloes and a former professional football and baseball player. He played 14 seasons in the NFL for multiple teams, including the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, and Dallas Cowboys, and 9 seasons in MLB. Sanders won two Super Bowl titles and reached the World Series, uniquely positioning him as the only athlete to have played in both a Super Bowl and a World Series.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 9, 1967: Deion Sanders Born

On August 9, 1967, Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr. was born. He later became a successful football coach and former professional football and baseball player.

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1989: Marriage to Carolyn Chambers

In 1989, Deion Sanders married Carolyn Chambers, with whom he had two children.

1997: Suicide Attempt

In 1997, while playing for the Reds, Deion Sanders attempted suicide by driving a car off a cliff in Cincinnati, citing a dark time in his life due to his first marriage ending. He survived without any injuries.

1998: Divorce from Carolyn Chambers

In 1998, Deion Sanders divorced his first wife, Carolyn Chambers.

1999: Marriage to Pilar Biggers-Sanders

In 1999, Deion Sanders married Pilar Biggers-Sanders, with whom he had three children.

July 22, 2008: Appearance on Celebrity Family Feud

On July 22, 2008, Deion Sanders and his family appeared on Celebrity Family Feud, competing against the Kardashian-Jenner family.

2012: Head Coach for Prime Prep Academy

In 2012, Deion Sanders became the head coach for the Prime Prep Academy, which he co-founded.

2012: Co-founding of Prime Prep Academy

In 2012, Deion Sanders co-founded the charter school Prime Prep Academy.

2013: Continued coaching at Prime Prep Academy

In 2013, Deion Sanders continued as the head coach for the Prime Prep Academy.

2014: Featured on Running Wild with Bear Grylls

In 2014, Deion Sanders was featured on an episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls, where he hiked in the desert of southern Utah with Grylls for two days.

2015: Lip Sync Battle Winner

In 2015, Deion Sanders competed against Justin Bieber on Spike's Lip Sync Battle and won with performances of "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry and "Like a Virgin" by Madonna.

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2015: Divorce from Pilar Biggers-Sanders

In 2015, Deion Sanders divorced his second wife, Pilar Biggers-Sanders.

2015: Head coach for Triple A Academy

In 2015, Deion Sanders was hired as the head coach for Triple A Academy, a position he held for two seasons.

2015: CEO of FOCUS Academies and Head Coach at Triple A Academy

In 2015, Deion Sanders was named the CEO of FOCUS Academies and granted the head coaching position at Triple A Academy, where he led the team to face his alma mater.

2015: Closure of Prime Prep Academy

In 2015, Prime Prep Academy, co-founded by Deion Sanders, shut down due to criticisms for its lack of focus on academics and poor management. The school had amassed debt and did not have enough money to meet payroll.

January 21, 2017: Featured on Tiny House Nation

On January 21, 2017, Deion Sanders and his girlfriend Tracey Edmonds were featured on an episode of Tiny House Nation.

August 17, 2017: Offensive Coordinator at Trinity Christian-Cedar Hill

On August 17, 2017, Deion Sanders switched coaching positions to become the offensive coordinator at Trinity Christian-Cedar Hill high school in Cedar Hill, Texas, where both his sons played.

2017: Offensive coordinator at Trinity Christian High School

In 2017, Deion Sanders became the offensive coordinator for Trinity Christian High School, giving him the opportunity to coach his sons.

2018: Appearance on Undercover Boss

In 2018, Deion Sanders appeared in disguise on Undercover Boss on CBS, meeting with youth coaches and those less fortunate.

2020: Graduation from Talladega College

In 2020, Deion Sanders graduated from Talladega College with a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis on organizational management.