Deion Sanders
Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame
Florida State
Sugar Bowl: 1989
Inducted: 2018
Deion Sanders registered one of the top defensive plays in Sugar Bowl history during the 1989 game. With Florida State holding onto a 13-7 lead over Auburn, the Tigers drove the ball to the FSU 22 with 12 seconds remaining. However, Sanders dashed in front of the Auburn receiver on the potential game-winning pass and snagged the interception to preserve the victory. That memorable play continued to build his reputation as “Primetime,” a nickname which remained appropriate for him through his 17-year NFL career. He also played Major League Baseball for nine seasons. He has been inducted into both the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
