BO JACKSON

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• Athlete. Born Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson
• on November 30, 1962, in Bessemer, Alabama.
• Jackson came to fame as a multi-talented athlete,
• who excelled in baseball, football and track at an early age.
• Recruited by the New York Yankees before he was out of high school,

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• Jackson decided instead to attend Auburn University.
• In school, he led his baseball team to victory;
• became a football MVP and Sugar Bowl champ;
• and qualified for the US Olympic team in track and field.

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• Going professional in 1986, he played for the Kansas City Royals,
• the Chicago White Sox and the California Angels.
• During his time in baseball, he was the 1989 All-Star Game MVP
• achieved four 20-home-run seasons, and tied the record for most consecutive at-bat
• home runs with four home runs

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• Jackson signed on with the L.A. Raiders in 1987.
• In his first season he ran a record-breaking 221-yard
• rushing performance on Monday Night Football.
• He spent four seasons in the game
• before an injury sidelined Jackson in 1991He never returned to the game.

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• Jackson became a popular figure for in the 1980s and 90s
• with his popular "Bo Knows" Nike campaign
• Since then, he has made several television sitcom appearances
• formed his own Bo Jackson Elite Sports Complex.