Deion Sanders has had a renaissance of late in terms of popularity and cultural relevancy. Sanders has had a long and storied history with Nike. The Nike Air Diamond Turf Atlanta is releasing at Shoe Palace stores and on shoepalace.com this January 24.
Air Diamond Turf
The Nike Air Diamond Turf was the ideal sneaker for Deion’s career in both football and baseball. The sneaker launched in 1993. It has a mid-cut design with a distinctive midfoot strap for stability and support. The Air cushioning technology was a major asset to Deion and his unbelievable speed.
Atlanta
Nike has brought back the Nike Air Diamond Turf ‘Atlanta.’ The shoe has a bold White, Fire Red, Black and Metallic Gold colorway. The colorway reflects the Atlanta Falcons colors.
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.
Shoe Palace
The Nike Air Diamond Turf Atlanta is releasing at Shoe Palace stores and on shoepalace.com this January 24.
- Adam C. Better
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