The problem with Jackson is that he was merely a decent baseball player. HOF RB if he stays with that from the start and doesn’t rip his hip against the Bengals. I’m not sure how we define “athlete” here, so I don’t really know how to answer.
The "Bo Knows Diddley" commercial is still one of the greatest TV ads ever made. So many star athletes in one ad with the best one being Gretzky just shaking his head "no". Bo's legacy is being that big of a sports star and true all-around athlete to have a commercial like that made about him. He could have been a top athlete in many sports with the exception of hockey (Gretz was correct).
Just met Bo Jackson at a signing. Paid $150 for an inscription his handler refused. Bo talked to my six year old son, which was great, but he never made eye contact with me or my wife. Wife went to Auburn and was excited to see him. I guess he’s an introvert. Warren Moon on the other hand was at the same signing and was great. He joked with me and I asked him if he remembered the “young man” in the card I had him sign. (It was Moon’s 1981 Canadian rookie card) great guy.
The problem with Jackson is that he was merely a decent baseball player. HOF RB if he stays with that from the start and doesn’t rip his hip against the Bengals. I’m not sure how we define “athlete” here, so I don’t really know how to answer.
The "Bo Knows Diddley" commercial is still one of the greatest TV ads ever made. So many star athletes in one ad with the best one being Gretzky just shaking his head "no". Bo's legacy is being that big of a sports star and true all-around athlete to have a commercial like that made about him. He could have been a top athlete in many sports with the exception of hockey (Gretz was correct).
Just met Bo Jackson at a signing. Paid $150 for an inscription his handler refused. Bo talked to my six year old son, which was great, but he never made eye contact with me or my wife. Wife went to Auburn and was excited to see him. I guess he’s an introvert. Warren Moon on the other hand was at the same signing and was great. He joked with me and I asked him if he remembered the “young man” in the card I had him sign. (It was Moon’s 1981 Canadian rookie card) great guy.
Chris: Wrestlemania is next weekend in Philly. Will you have a pro wrestling centric piece in the coming days?
Interesting--Bo Jackson cultivated an image of being a "friend of the fans", but clearly, he wasn't.
I know! I was surprised by that too!
Good article. Enjoyed watching Bo. Not everyone can be an outgoing star.
Agreed. And thanks.