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• Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is a retired All-Star outfielder in Major League Baseball and a Pro Bowl running back in the National Football League. He also gained iconic status with his Nike "Bo Knows" commercials. Hip injuries forced him to retire from both sports prematurely.

  On April 21, 2009, Jackson opened the Burr Ridge Bank and Trust, a suburban Chicago bank that he co-owns. Despite the current economic downturn, Jackson stated he wanted to be a part of a "small community bank... owned by the people who live in the community."CBS2 Chicago: Former Sports Star Bo Jackson To Open New Bank

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: November 30, 1962
  2. Birthplace: Bessemer, Alabama
  3. 1985 Heisman Trophy winner at Auburn
  4. Frank Thomas was a baseball and football teammate at Auburn University
  5. 1989 MLB All-Star Game MVP
  6. Holds single game rushing record on Monday Night Football
  7. 1998: Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame

• "Tecmo Bo"

  Jackson's video game persona became known as "Tecmo Bo" due to his popularity in the video game Tecmo Super Bowl on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Jackson was the best running back in the game, with unassailable moves and the ability to run hundred of yards per game. His character in the game is known as one of the most lethal video game athletes in history. Videos of Jackson in Tecmo Bowl have shown the running back breaking numerous tackles and running out the entire game time.

• Baseball Stats

  • Game played: 694ESPN.com: Bo Jackson Baseball Stats
  • Attempts at bat: 2,393ESPN.com: Bo Jackson Baseball Stats
  • Runs: 341ESPN.com: Bo Jackson Baseball Stats
  • Hits: 598ESPN.com: Bo Jackson Baseball Stats
  • Homeruns: 141ESPN.com: Bo Jackson Baseball Stats
  • Batting average: .250ESPN.com: Bo Jackson Baseball Stats

• Football Stats

  • Games played: 38DatabaseFootball: Bo Jackson Football Stats
  • Rushing attempts: 515DatabaseFootball: Bo Jackson Football Stats
  • Rushing yards: 2,782DatabaseFootball: Bo Jackson Football Stats
  • Rushing touchdowns: 16DatabaseFootball: Bo Jackson Football Stats
  • Receptions: 40DatabaseFootball: Bo Jackson Football Stats
  • Receiving yards: 352DatabaseFootball: Bo Jackson Football Stats
  • Receiving touchdowns: 2DatabaseFootball: Bo Jackson Football Stats
  • Fumbles: 11DatabaseFootball: Bo Jackson Football Stats

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