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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

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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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