Bo Jackson
Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and football player. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in two major North American sports. Jackson's elite achievements in multiple sports have given him the reputation as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Jackson played 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. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
In 1989 and 1990, 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.
A 1991 hip injury on the field ended his football career, and his baseball career ended in 1994. Jackson expanded into other pursuits, including the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn. Jackson still holds the record for most runs for 90+ yards from scrimmage with two. In addition, Jackson appeared in small roles as an actor in television shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Married... with Children, as well as films such as The Chamber.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.4491 |
| Birthday | 1962-11-30 |
| Place of Birth | Bessemer, Alabama, USA |
| Also Known As | Vincent Edward Jackson, Vincent Edward “Bo” Jackson, |
1996
The Chamber
5.989/273
Idealistic young attorney Adam Hall takes on the death row clemency case of his racist grandfather, Sam Cayhall, a former Ku Klux Klan member he has n...
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The Chamber
1997
Fakin' Da Funk
5.958/12
Chinese kid Julian, who was adopted by the black family of Joe and Annabelle Lee -- and Asian exchange student May-Ling, who is housed with a black fa...
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Fakin' Da Funk
1991
Bo Knows Bo
7/1
Bo Jackson ranks as one of the most popular athletes among kids. In this video profile see Bo as a high school athlete through his college years to hi...
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Bo Knows Bo
1989
Monday Night Madness
0/0
For two decades, Monday Night Football has brought color, candor, controversy and non-stop action to 20 million homes every week. Monday Night Madness...
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Monday Night Madness
2012
You Don't Know Bo: The Legend of Bo Jackson
7.5/26
A close look at two-sport athlete Bo Jackson and the creation of a legend. Even without winning a Super Bowl or World Series, Bo will forever be known...
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You Don't Know Bo: The Legend of Bo Jackson
2011
Roll Tide/War Eagle
7/4
The continuing rivalry between Auburn University and the University of Alabama. This is the story of the history between the two programs, the bad blo...
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Roll Tide/War Eagle
2014
Bo, Barkley and the Big Hurt
0/0
It started with the unheralded arrival of a wisecracking heavyweight basketball player named Charles Barkley. Then came the recruitment of multi-sport...
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Bo, Barkley and the Big Hurt
1996
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
10/1
Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players,...
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The Journey of the African-American Athlete
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
7/3
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary....
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Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1998
The Pandora Project
4.111/9
A CIA agent has to stop a former associate who has stolen a weapon which kills people without harming buildings, all before he is to get married in a...
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The Pandora Project
2019
Deion's Double Play
6.6/7
An overview of Deion "Prime Time" Sanders' attempt to play in both an NFL and MLB game in the same day.
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Deion's Double Play
2023
The Great Heisman Race of 1997
0/0
An immersive, time-capsule style film chronicling the controversial Heisman race that unfolded at the center of an unforgettable season.
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The Great Heisman Race of 1997
2022
Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye
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The 111-minute documentary chronicles the story of Coach Dye's life, his football career as a player and a coach, and his passion for horticulture and...
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Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye
1993
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
7/4
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