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Bo Jackson

Athlete

Born: American

Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is an American former professional baseball and football player. He is the only professional athlete in history to have been named an All-Star in two major American sports. Jackson's achievements at the elite levels of multiple sports have given him a reputation as one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Jackson played college baseball as an outfielder and 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.

Notable For

American football and baseball player

Bo Jackson's Historical Timeline

  1. Bo Jackson is born

    Bo Jackson, American athlete, known for american football and baseball player, was born on 1963-11-30. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is an American former professional baseball and football player.

  2. Bo Jackson hits his first home run, a 475-foot blast, the longest at Royals Stadium

    Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is an American former professional baseball and football player.

  3. Bo Jackson hits the fourth of four consecutive home runs

    Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is an American former professional baseball and football player.

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bo Jackson born?
Bo Jackson was born on 1963-11-30 (American).
What is Bo Jackson known for?
American football and baseball player
What historical events involved Bo Jackson?
Bo Jackson was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Bo Jackson is born, Bo Jackson hits his first home run, a 475-foot blast, the longest at Royals Stadium, Bo Jackson hits the fourth of four consecutive home runs.

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