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Bo Jackson is a retired multi-sport professional.
Jackson played at the highest level of sports in the United States in both American football and baseball.
In football, Jackson played running back for the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League.
In baseball, Jackson played left field and designated hitter for the Kansas City Royals (1986-1990), the Chicago White Sox,
and the California Angels of the American League in Major League Baseball.
Although a hip injury severely impaired his professional career,
Jackson was the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major sports.
Before his professional career, he earned the 1985 Heisman Trophy,
the prize annually awarded to the most outstanding collegiate football player in the United States.
In his eight baseball seasons, Jackson had a career batting average of .250, hit 141 home runs and had 415 RBIs,
with a slugging average of .474. His best year was 1989, with his effort earning him all-star status.
In '89, Bo ranked fourth in the league in both homers, with 32 and RBI, with 105.
