Who Is Bo Jackson

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Bo Jackson

 

Bo Jackson is the famous two sport professional athlete who played both football and baseball.  Bo was born November 30, 1962, in Bessemer, Alabama.  In college, Bo played both football and baseball at Auburn from 1982-85. 

 

After college, he went on to play running back for the Los Angeles Raiders and baseball for the Kansas City Royals.  In the early 90's, Bo suffered a serious hip injury that ended his football career but he did manage to return to baseball until his retirement.

Five reasons to love Bo Jackson 

1.) Bo Jackson was the first man to be named to both the Baseball All-Star game and the NFL's Pro Bowl.

2.) Bo Jackson was the winner of Heisman Trophy.

3.) Keeping a promise he made to his mother before she died, Jackson returned to Auburn University and graduated in December 1995 with a B.S. in family and child development.

4.) Bo earned his nickname when his brothers shortened the word "boar" - as in "wild boar."

5.) In his first appearance on ABC's "Monday Night Football", Jackson electrified a national TV audience by ripping off a 91-yard touchdown run and running over Brian Bosworth to score another touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.

Bo Jackson at a Glance 

Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962 in Bessemer, Alabama) is an American athlete and a former multi-sport professional. Jackson played at the highest level of sports in the United States in both American football and baseball.

In football, Jackson played running back for the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League. In baseball, Jackson played left field and designated hitter for the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox, and the California Angels of the American League in Major League Baseball.

Although a hip injury severely impaired his professional career, Jac...

Oakland Raiders Bo Jackson Photomint 

Oakland Raiders Bo Jackson Photomint

The Highland Mint presents the Bo Jackson Photomint. Presented in a 13x 16 black molded wood frame featuring laser cut double matting in Silver and Black and a glass front panel! Each is delivered ready to hang! The Highland Mint features an 8x10 action photo of Bo in action against rival KC Chiefs. As well each photo is individually numbered. The Coup de Gras that makes this item so unique are the two Minted Coins! Mounted below photo is a Fine Silver Overlay Oakland Raiders coin and a Fine Silver overlay NFL Coin. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity is mounted between both coins. This is officially licensed by the NFL and is limited to 1000 pieces.

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Reebok NFL Equipment Oakland Raiders #34 Bo Jackson Black Tackle Twill Throwback Football Jersey 

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carmine

Great lens - Your lens rocks!

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Posted June 10, 2008

jeffwend

Clickityclack, I am with you 100% I wish Bo didn't even play baseball because he was such an awesome running back.

Posted May 13, 2008

clickityclack

WAR EAGLE!!! Bo is one of the greatest athletes of our time. I only wish he could have had a longer football career.

Posted May 13, 2008

davewashere

The Bo Jackson Game Boy game pictured has some of the worst graphics I've ever seen in a game. Pitching a perfect game in the baseball game is also ridiculously easy. Just line the pitcher up on the far side of the mound and pitch a fastball to the opposite side of the plate. Strike every time, batter swings and misses every time. I won't blame Bo, though. You should mention that he's now a really good cook, among other things.

Posted February 28, 2008

Bo Jackson pics on Flickr 

Orioles at White Sox - July 4 1993 by terren in Virginia

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Bo Jackson news from Google 

Who's Bo Jackson?
Both boys looked at me like I'd lost my mind and the man in line behind them said "Lady, that was Bo Jackson you were just talking to" This was an older man and he seemed almost as excited as the boys were. ...
The Fantasy All-Stars, 1989-91
First Time All Stars: 11 ? Craig Biggio, Bobby Bonilla, Will Clark, Jose DeLeon, Bo Jackson, Fred McGriff, Kevin Mitchell, Mike Moore, Ruben Sierra, Mickey Tettleton 3 Time All Stars: 4 ? Eric Davis, Orel Hershiser, Mike Scott, ...
THE Bo Jackson Ultimate classic game on Sat
Tomorrow, Saturday, July 19 at 5:00pm Pacific on NFL Network they will be airing the definitive Bo Jackson game. Two and a half hours. The November 30, 1987 MNF matchup between the Los Angeles Raiders and Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. ...
Bo Jackson on NFLN (Last post on 07/20/2008 at 4:46 PM PDT)
Man he was such a beast. I know, welcome to last year, but here's a chance to see it.