Bo Jackson is my 2nd favorite all-around athlete….after the incomparable Jim Thorpe. Check out these career highlight!

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Football (NFL) Highlights

Team: Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1990)

• 1987 NFL Draft: Drafted by the Raiders in the 7th round (after refusing to play for the Buccaneers, who drafted him #1 overall in 1986).

• 1987–1990 Seasons: Averaged 5.4 yards per carry — one of the highest in NFL history.

• 91-yard touchdown run (1987): Against the Seahawks on Monday Night Football, he sprinted past defenders and into the tunnel, becoming an iconic moment.

• 1989 Pro Bowl Selection: Named to the Pro Bowl despite being a part-time player.

• 221 rushing yards vs. Seattle (1987): One of the best single-game rushing performances in NFL history.

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Baseball (MLB) Highlights

Teams: Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, California Angels

Career: 1986–1994

• 1986 AL All-Star: Hit 22 HRs as a rookie.

• 1989 MLB All-Star Game MVP: Crushed a 448-foot home run in his first at-bat and stole a base — becoming the game’s MVP.

• 32 HR / 105 RBI season (1989): His best statistical year.

• Incredible athleticism in the outfield: Known for climbing walls and throwing runners out with cannon-like throws.

• Career MLB stats: 141 HR, 415 RBI, .250 batting average in 694 games.

🔥 Dual-Sport Achievements

• Only athlete to be named an All-Star in both MLB and NFL.

• Nike “Bo Knows” Campaign (1989): One of the most iconic ad campaigns in sports history.

• Heisman Trophy Winner (1985): As a running back at Auburn University.

• Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (1996).

• Named to the All-Time NFL Team (100th Anniversary, 2019).