The day the Braves traded Deion Sanders

Prime Time’s time with the Braves ended exactly 24 years ago.

The Braves traded speedy outfielder Deion Sanders to the Cincinnati Reds on May 29, 1994.

Atlanta acquired an outfielder who played one season for the Braves and a pitcher who never made it to the big club.

Watch the video above for more about the trade, including a look at Sanders’ statistics after he left the Braves.

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