Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

The Great Heisman Race of 1997
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2023

Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye
Character:
MOVIE • 2022

Deion's Double Play
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2019

Bo, Barkley and the Big Hurt
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2014

You Don't Know Bo: The Legend of Bo Jackson
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2012

Roll Tide/War Eagle
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2011

Pros vs. Joes
Character:
TV • 2006
Inside Schwartz
Character: Bo Jackson
TV • 2001

The Pandora Project
Character: Manson
MOVIE • 1998

Fakin' Da Funk
Character: Reverend Cecil
MOVIE • 1997

The Chamber
Character: Sgt. Clyde Packer
MOVIE • 1996

The Sentinel
Character: Truck Brower
TV • 1996

The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1996

Moesha
Character:
TV • 1996

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1994

Diagnosis: Murder
Character: Ty Bradford
TV • 1993

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Character:
TV • 1993

ProStars
Character: Bo Jackson
TV • 1991

Bo Knows Bo
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1991

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Character: Bo Jackson
TV • 1990