BO KNOWS

Story of The Week

Bo Jackson is the epitome of a sports legend. Known for his mind-blowing athletic feats, Bo was a dual-sport powerhouse, excelling in both football and baseball—something almost unheard of at the professional level. He played baseball for the Kansas City Royals and football for the Los Angeles Raiders, becoming an All-Star in both leagues. His raw power and speed left fans in awe, and his iconic "Bo Knows" Nike campaign in the late '80s turned him into a cultural phenomenon. "Bo Knows" showed him excelling at pretty much every sport, from tennis to hockey, highlighting his status as a superhuman athlete.

What made Bo so popular was that he wasn’t just a jack-of-all-trades—he was a master of them. He once hit a towering 475-foot home run, while in football, he famously ran over Brian Bosworth at the goal line, leaving a lasting imprint on the game.

If you’ve never seen Bo in action, you need to hop on YouTube and watch some highlights: check out his “wall run” catch in baseball or the time he outran the entire Seahawks defense for a 91-yard touchdown. These moments are pure magic.

Sadly, Bo’s football career was cut short due to a devastating hip injury in 1991. But even after the injury, he returned to baseball, showing the world his incredible resilience. Many consider Bo the greatest athlete of all time because of his ability to dominate two sports at the highest level, a feat no one has truly matched since.

Bo Jackson didn’t just play sports—he redefined what it means to be an athlete, and that’s why his legacy endures today. He is also my favourite athlete of all time.

Stat of the week

It is all about BO

High School:

• McAdory High School (Alabama)

  • Rushing Yards (Football): 1,175 yards as a senior

  • Home Runs (Baseball): Hit 20 home runs in 25 games as a senior

  • Track and Field: State champion in decathlon and 100-meter dash

College (Auburn University):

• Football (1982-1985)

  • Career Rushing Yards: 4,303 yards (Auburn record)

  • Heisman Trophy: Winner in 1985

  • Average Yards Per Carry (1985): 6.4 yards

  • Touchdowns (Career): 43 rushing touchdowns

  • Baseball: .401 batting average during his senior year

Pro Football (Los Angeles Raiders):

• NFL Career Rushing Yards: 2,782 yards in 38 games

  • Longest Run: 92 yards (against the Seahawks, 1987)

  • Touchdowns: 18 rushing touchdowns, 5 receiving touchdowns

  • Average Yards Per Carry: 5.4 yards

Pro Baseball (Kansas City Royals, White Sox, Angels):

• Career Batting Average: .250

  • Home Runs: 141 home runs

  • RBI: 415 runs batted in

  • Stolen Bases: 82 stolen bases

  • All-Star Game MVP (1990): Hit a lead-off home run

Must-See YouTube Moments:

• 91-yard TD Run vs. Seahawks (1987)

• Running Over Brian Bosworth (1987)

• The "Wall Run" Catch (1990)

• 475-Foot Home Run vs. Mariners (1986)

• Throwing Out Harold Reynolds at Home Plate (1989)

• 1990 MLB All-Star Game Home Run

These stats and highlights define Bo's extraordinary career across two sports.