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Jackson still holds the record for most runs for 90+ yards from scrimmage with two. Jackson expanded into other pursuits, including the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn. Ī 1991 hip injury on the field ended his football career, and his baseball career ended in 1994. In 19, 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.

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996.

He played in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Raiders and in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and California Angels. Jackson played college football as a running back for the Auburn Tigers, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1985. Jackson's elite achievements in multiple sports have given him the reputation as one of the greatest athletes of all time. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both baseball and football. Vincent Edward " Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and American football player.

September 2, 1986, for the Kansas City RoyalsĪugust 10, 1994, for the California Angels