1997 – OF Deion Sanders leaves the Reds to join the Dallas Cowboys for the remainder of the season. Sanders is leading the National League in stolen bases with 56, but will be overtaken by Pittsburgh’s Tony Womack.

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On September 5, 1997 — 1997 – OF Deion Sanders leaves the Reds to join the Dallas Cowboys for the remainder of the season. Sanders is leading the National League in stolen bases with 56, but will be overtaken by Pittsburgh’s Tony Womack.

 

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