I don’t care what they say about me when I’m through with sports. I don’t want to be known as anything else in life but a great father.
Meaning of the quote
Deion Sanders, a famous American athlete, is saying that he doesn't care what people might say about him after he stops playing sports. Instead, he wants to be remembered as a great father, which is the most important thing to him in life. He understands that his athletic success won't last forever, but being a good parent is something he values more than anything else.
About Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders, also known as “Prime Time” and “Neon Deion,” is an American football coach and former player who had an illustrious career in both the NFL and MLB. He won two Super Bowls, made one World Series appearance, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. After retiring as a player, Sanders pursued a career in sports analysis and coaching, leading the Jackson State Tigers to two Celebration Bowl appearances before being named the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team.
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