Deion Sanders’ Nike Shoe Release Pays Tribute Most Historic Day In NFL, MLB Career

In October 1992, Sanders played for the Atlanta Falcons in a game against the Miami Dolphins, where he returned a punt, two kicks, and caught a nine-yard pass.

After the game, he boarded a private flight to Pittsburgh in hopes of making history by becoming the first player ever to play two professional sports in one day.

With the Braves in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, Sanders arrived just before the first pitch in hopes of pulling off the impossible. Though he didn’t take the field that night, his effort to suit up for both teams on the same day still became one of the most talked-about moments in sports history.

Fast forward to 2025, and Nike has unveiled the “Braves” colorway of the DT Proto ’92—a sleek black suede version accented by a fire red insole with metallic gold stitching, nodding to Atlanta’s uniforms.

For Sanders, it’s more than a sneaker—it’s his story on foot.

“I told you ‘We were Coming’!” Sanders posted on Instagram, alongside a photo of the new shoe paired with a throwback image of himself in his Falcons uniform and Braves cap.

The retail price is expected to be around $155. With limited availability and high historical significance, the shoe has already generated buzz among collectors and longtime fans of "Coach Prime."

Sanders’ influence has never been confined to the gridiron or baseball diamond.

His style, charisma, and cultural resonance continue to shape conversations around sport, fashion, and identity—even decades after that unforgettable doubleheader attempt.

And with each release, Sanders reminds fans that he’s not just reliving the past—he’s redefining what legacy looks like, one shoe and one step at a time.