Bo Jackson
Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and football player. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in two major North American sports. Jackson's elite achievements in multiple sports have given him the reputation as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Jackson played college football as a running back for the Auburn Tigers, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1985. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Raiders and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and California Angels. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. In 1989 and 1990, Jackson's name became known beyond just sports through the "Bo Knows" advertising campaign, a series of advertisements by Nike, starring Jackson alongside musician Bo Diddley, promoting a cross-training athletic shoe named for Jackson. A 1991 hip injury on the field ended his football career, and his baseball career ended in 1994. Jackson expanded into other pursuits, including the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn. Jackson still holds the record for most runs for 90+ yards from scrimmage with two. In addition, Jackson appeared in small roles as an actor in television shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Married... with Children, as well as films such as The Chamber.
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- 2019 ยทDeion's Double Playas Self
- 2014 ยทBo, Barkley and the Big Hurtas Self
- 2012 ยทYou Don't Know Boas Himself
- 2011 ยทRoll Tide/War Eagleas Himself
- 2006 ยทPros vs. Joesas
- 2001 ยทInside Schwartzas Bo Jackson
- 1998 ยทThe Pandora Projectas Manson
- 1997 ยทFakin' Da Funkas Reverend Cecil
- 1996 ยทThe Chamberas Sgt. Clyde Packer
- 1996 ยทThe Sentinelas Truck Brower
- 1996 ยทThe Journey of the African-American Athleteas Self (archive footage)
- 1996 ยทMoeshaas
- 1994 ยทSesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!as Self (archive footage)
- 1993 ยทDiagnosis: Murderas Ty Bradford
- 1993 ยทLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supermanas
- 1991 ยทProStarsas Bo Jackson
- 1991 ยทBo Knows Boas Self
- 1990 ยทThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airas Bo Jackson
- 1989 ยทMonday Night Madnessas Self