Bo Jackson: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Vincent Edward Jackson |
|---|---|
| Born | November 30, 1962 (age 63) • Bessemer • Alabama |
| Awards And Honors | Heisman Trophy (1985) • 1 Pro Bowl selection • 1x All-Star • All-Star Game MVP |
| Education | Auburn University |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 1 inch, 227 lb (1.85 m, 102 kg) |
| Position | leftfielder (baseball) • running back (gridiron football) |
| Jersey Number | 8 (Chicago White Sox, 1991–1993) • 22 (California Angels, 1994–1994) • 16 (Kansas City Royals, 1986–1990) • 34 (Los Angeles Raiders, 1987–1990) |
| Draft | Drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in the seventh round (183rd overall) of the 1987 NFL draft and by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round (first overall) of the 1986 NFL draft. • Drafted by the New York Yankees in the second round of the June 1982 MLB draft, by the California Angels in the 20th round of the June 1985 MLB draft, and by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the June 1986 MLB draft. |
| Twitter Handle | @BoJackson |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Games Played | 38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 515 |
| Touchdowns | 16 |
| Yards Gained By Passing | 2782 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 5.4 |
| At Bats | 2393 |
| Hits | 598 |
| Home Runs | 141 |
| Batting Average | 0.25 |
| Runs | 341 |
| Runs Batted In | 415 |
| Stolen Bases | 82 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.309 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.474 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.784 |
Top Questions
What position did Bo Jackson play?
Bo Jackson played running back.
When was Bo Jackson born?
Bo Jackson was born on November 30, 1962, in Bessemer, Alabama, United States.
What college did Bo Jackson attend?
Bo Jackson attended Auburn University.
How tall was Bo Jackson?
Bo Jackson was 6 ft 1 inch, 227 lb (1.85 m, 102 kg).
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