Bo Jackson is an American retired baseball and football player who played in both the NFL and the MLB. In the NFL, he played for the Los Angeles Raiders from 1987 to 1990. From 1986 to 1994, he played in the MLB for teams such as the Kansas City Royals and the California Angels. He went on to gain even more stardom outside sports starring alongside musician Bo Diddley in the famous "Bo Knows" Nike advertisement campaign.
He married psychologist Linda Jackson in 1987. He and Linda have three children: Morgan, Nicholas and Garrett.
He was the MVP of the 1989 MLB All-Star game. He is the first athlete in history to make it as an All-Star in both MLB and NFL.
Don't sell yourself short because without that you can't go far in life because after sports the only thing you know is sports and you can't do anything else with that.Bo Jackson
I also tell them that your education can take you way farther than a football, baseball, track, or basketball will - that's just the bottom line.Bo Jackson
I was the type of guy that used to get up in the morning and go out and just out run everybody on the field without stretching or warming up or anything.Bo Jackson
I would say my greatest achievement in life right now - my greatest achievement period is - and I'm still trying to achieve it - is to be a wonderful father to my kids.Bo Jackson
If you have four years to complete your college education, do it.Bo Jackson
Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson is a famous American football and baseball player, who was born on November 30, 1962. As a person born on this date, Bo Jackson is listed in our database as the 6th most popular celebrity for the day (November 30) and the 9th most popular for the year (1962).
People born on November 30 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Bo Jackson is the 72nd most popular Sagittarius.
Aside from information specific to Bo Jackson's birthday, Bo Jackson is the 543rd most famous American and ranks 1st in famous people born in Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
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