SI.COM – Deion Sanders is coming off one of the most successful weekends since rekindling his relationship with Nike.
The “Prime Effect” is strong with his signature shoe being sold out in minutes. Outside of the success of the retro release, Sanders made an appearance on Good Morning America Wednesday to talk about his ongoing health battle and becoming Papa Prime.
“I’m getting better,” Sanders said. “My health journey has been a tremendous challenge but a learning experience as well.”
He went on to say, “I remember last year close to this time, I had two surgeries in my thighs to remove blood clots and the goal was just to run out the first game before my team.”
Sanders had two procedures 27 days apart to remove blood clots from his legs and groin last year. It added to his total of twelve operations … READ MORE.
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Deion Sanders Chose to Amputate 2 Toes Rather Than Miss Games
PAUL KASABIAN AUGUST 29, 2023
Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders chose to have two of his toes amputated rather than miss additional games when he led the Jackson State program, he told Jarrett Bell of USA Today.
Sanders has undergone 12 surgeries because of blood clots and other problems that have threatened amputation of his left leg or foot.
Colorado assistant athletic trainer Lauren Askevold has been through it all with Sanders, who brought her over from Jackson State to CU.
“Askevold reminded Sanders of the decision to have his toes amputated,” Bell wrote.
“Doctors told him that they could have saved the toes, which would have required him being hospitalized for another two to three weeks and missing additional games.”
“Man, forget the toes,” Sanders responded, per Bell. “They were charcoal black. They were dead. You look down there and it’s two black toes. Take ’em. What am I going to do with them?”
The Pro Football Hall of Famer and ex-MLB star has been through a gauntlet over the last few years …
