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.

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Sophomore Bo Jackson ran for 256 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Tigers won the SEC title outright. His long touchdown runs – 69 yards and 71 yards, respectively – bookended the day's scoring. [19]

Bo Jackson. School: Auburn. Position: RB Heisman Voting: 1st in 1985. Draft: 1st round, 1st overall of the 1986 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. More bio, uniform, draft info

A three-time All-Southeastern Conference and two-time All-American selection, Jackson is the only running back in Auburn history to rush for more than 4,000 yards (4,303) in a career. He also is Auburn’s second all-time leading scorer with 45 touchdowns.

Jan 21, 2024 · Vincent “Bo” Jackson was born the eighth of ten children in Bessemer, Alabama. Jackson would attend McAdory High School in nearby McCalla where he would letter in football, baseball, and track. He was a two-time state champion in decathlon and set state records for indoor high jump and triple jump.

Sep 1, 2022 · Jackson had arrived in the professional sports world from Auburn University where he was a highly successful running back, baseball player, and track star. On the gridiron, his 6’1”, 230-pound frame was devastating to would-be tacklers leading Jackson to …

Sep 17, 2021 · In 1982, his 1-yard plunge as a freshman propelled Auburn to its first victory over Alabama in nine years. In 1991, a hip injury in an NFL playoff game led to the end of his two-sport career....

Jun 22, 2021 · Here is a look at Auburn Tigers football running back Bo Jackson. He played at Auburn from 1982-85. Jackson then played for the Raiders from 1987-90.

On February 10, 1982, the Auburn football program was changed forever when they signed Vincent “Bo” Jackson from Bessemer, Alabama. Although he was drafted by the New York Yankees in the second round of the MLB Draft in 1982, he …