Bo Jackson

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Contents 1 Overall Career 2 Awards 3 Achievements 4 Trivia 5 Transactions 6 External Links

Overall Career

Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962 in Bessemer, AL), was a high-visibility football and baseball star in the 1980's and 1990's. His careers in both sports would have lasted longer but for injuries. During this period Jackson's name became a household brand. The Bo Jackson merchandising campaign included a line of athletic shoes as well as a series of advertisements endorsing products with the phrase "Bo Knows."

Awards

• 1989 American League All-Star
• 1989 All-Star Game MVP
• 1993 American League Comeback Player of the Year Award

Achievements

• 20-Home Run Seasons: 4 (1987-1990)
• 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1989)
• 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1989)

Trivia

• One of six men who hit a home run and scored a touchdown the same year.
• Jackson was the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major sports.
• Bo won the 1985 Heisman Trophy.
• Bo is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
• College Football News ranked him the 25th greatest college football player of all time.

Transactions

• June 7, 1982: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1982 amateur draft, but did not sign.
• June 3, 1985: Drafted by the California Angels in the 20th round of the 1985 amateur draft, but did not sign.
• June 2, 1986: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 4th round of the 1986 amateur draft.
• March 18, 1991: Released by the Kansas City Royals.
• April 3, 1991: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
• March 10, 1992: Granted Free Agency.
• March 10, 1992: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
• November 5, 1993: Granted Free Agency.
• January 31, 1994: Signed as a Free Agent with the California Angels.
• October 18, 1994: Granted Free Agency.

External Links

• Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis