-
Bo is born
Bo Jackson was born on November 30,1962 in Bessemer, Alabama. -
MVP - 1984 Sugar Bowl
Bo Jackson was named MVP of 1984 Sugar Bowl with Auburn Tigers. -
Heisman Trophy Winner
Bo won the Heisman Trophy in 1985. -
#1 NFL draft pick
In 1986, Bo Jackson was the #1 NFL draft pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He shocked everyone by turning down the Bucs offer and entering the MLB draft instead. -
Drafted into MLB in 1986
Bo Jackson was drafted by the Kansas City Royals -
Bo marries Linda Garrett
They have three kids. -
Bo retires from NFL
After a serious hip injury playing football for the Raiders. -
Bo retires from MLB
After the 1994 baseball season ended, Bo retired after playing 1 season with an artificial hip. -
Inducted into college football hall of fame
-
Today
Bo lives in Chicago with his wife and kids and runs two businesses. He likes to hunt, golf, and cook.
