"I never wanted to be mediocre at anything. I wanted to be the absolute best," says Deion SandersDeion Sanders is the only player to appear in a Super Bowl and a World Series.For his first time For five seasons in the NFL, Deion Sanders played for the Atlanta Falcons, who wore black and white. Starting with the Falcons, Sanders was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times. Those colors suit him well. With Sanders, there are no shades of gray. Entering the end zone after a long return, he inspired as many cheers on Sunday as he did critics on Monday. “Some people will come to see me do well,” he said. "Some people will come out to see me run over. But love me or hate me, they'll come out." Sanders is the only man to have played in a Super Bowl and a World Series. Although nowhere near as skilled at baseball as he was at football, Sanders was an exceptional base stealer who was a mediocre hitter. Return to the NFL: In 1996 with the Dallas Cowboys he became the first regular starter on offense and defense in 34 years. But make no mistake, with eight Pro Bowl selections at cornerback, defense is where Sanders makes his money. After intercepting 30 passes in his first six seasons, quarterbacks stopped throwing to him. Sanders, who won back-to-back Super Bowl rings with the San Francisco 49ers and Cowboys, is a very talented guy. He holds the NFL record for career touchdown returns with 19 (nine interceptions, six punts, three kickoffs and one fumble). He also has three touchdown receptions. Off the field, his value lies in being "Prime Time". A major pitchman for Nike and Visa, he makes money with a flamboyant, jewel-laden persona that isn't limited to the playing field. As a Florida State senior, Sanders arrived for the climactic home game against Florida in a white limousine. He emerged wearing a tuxedo. “How do you think defenders get attention?” Sanders said. “They don't pay anyone to be humble.” He was born on August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers, Florida. By age eight he was playing organized baseball and football. At North Fort Myers High School, Sanders played cornerback and quarterback. It had all been in football, baseball and basketball. After he scored 30 points in a basketball game, a friend nicknamed him “Prime Time"..