Deion Sanders is not just a name anymore. For many athletes, the two-time Super Bowl winner is a source of inspiration. Coach Prime already has won hearts and minds with his dexterity in football. Now, however, as he is climbing up the ladder of being the most talked about personality in college football, people are getting to know more about his personal life as well.
The Pro Hall of Famer’s divorces were a key factor in shaping his mindset for winning in life, no matter what. Sanders shared his opinion on winning through a post, where he talks about how sour experiences in life, which oftentimes leave a scar behind, help us to be who we are, and push us to our limits, ultimately aiding us in winning.
Deion Sanders on how his divorce shaped him
Deion Sanders In a recent post on Instagram, Coach Prime opened up about his personal life, his divorce specifically, which he does not talk about enough. “I’ve been divorced twice, but I’m a darn good father,” proudly admitted Sanders. Sanders is a father of four kids, Sheduer, Shelomi, Shilo, and Deiondra Sanders. Deiondra Sanders, the eldest child, works with Fortune 500 companies and other business entities. Whereas his other 3 kids are college athletes. Sheduer Sanders and Shilo Sanders are reputed names in college football who play for the Colorado Buffs, whereas Shelomi Sanders plays for the basketball team at the University of Colorado.
Sanders got hitched to Carolyn Chambers in 1989. Deion Sanders welcomed his first daughter, Deiondra Sanders, with Chambers. Unfortunately, the two separated in 1998. Following this, Coach Prime took his vows with Pilar Sanders, the mother of Sheduer Sanders, Shilo Sanders, and Shilomi Sanders. However, things didn’t work out for Sanders this time as well, as the two ended up apart.
Deion Sanders on the loss of his fathers
Moreover, Sanders also lost his stepfather as well as his biological father growing up, yet he became a father his children could be proud of. Sanders’s mother Connie Sanders married Mims Sanders and welcomed Sanders in 1967. However, after Sanders turned two, his parents separated. Following this, Connie Sanders married Willie Knight.
Sanders’ journey was simply not unicorns and rainbows. However, being a father of four, he now ensures that his kids grow up to be the best as well as the toughest version of themselves.
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