Unlike Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders, who played both baseball and football simultaneously, Brian Jordan began his career in the NFL while working his way through the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league program before switching to the MLB exclusively. Jordan made his NFL debut with the Atlanta Falcons in 1989, and had his most successful season in 1991, when he led the Falcons in tackles and was named an alternate to the Pro Bowl. After Jordan reached the majors at the start of the 2002 season, the Cardinals gave him a new contract to give up football. In his 15-year baseball career, Jordan hit above .300 twice and made the 1999 All-Star Game.
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