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10 things to know about Deion Sanders, including spats with Carlton Fisk, Tim McCarver

Here are 10 things you might not know about Deion Luwynn Sanders, born Aug. 9, 1967 in Fort Myers, Fla, the former Cowboys cornerback who 1) is the only player to hit a home run in the major leagues and score an NFL touchdown in the same week; 2) is the only person to play in a Super Bowl and a World Series; 3) was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

1. An all-time athlete

Sanders was an all-state performer in football, basketball and baseball at North Fort Myers High School.