The Legend of Bo Jackson: The Athlete Who Seemed Almost Superhuman
He played in the NFL and Major League Baseball, became the face of Nike's famous “Bo Knows” campaign, and saw his extraordinary career changed by one devastating injury.
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• Bo Jackson winner of the 1985 Heisman Trophy.
• Licensed Photo: PCN Photography / Alamy
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On November 30, 1987, Bo Jackson gave football fans a performance they would never forget.
Playing for the Los Angeles Raiders against the Seattle Seahawks, Jackson ran for 221 yards and scored three touchdowns.
On one play, he raced 91 yards down the sideline for a touchdown and kept running straight into the stadium tunnel. On another, he powered through Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth near the goal line.
It was an incredible performance for any NFL player.
But Jackson wasn't just a football player. He was also a Major League Baseball star. (NFL)
Playing for the Los Angeles Raiders against the Seattle Seahawks, Jackson ran for 221 yards and scored three touchdowns.
On one play, he raced 91 yards down the sideline for a touchdown and kept running straight into the stadium tunnel. On another, he powered through Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth near the goal line.
It was an incredible performance for any NFL player.
But Jackson wasn't just a football player. He was also a Major League Baseball star. (NFL)
