How Good Was Bo Jackson Actually?

6'1 230lbs with world class sprinter speed. The world will never see a more perfect pure athlete like Bo ever again.

When Bo Jackson walks into the room Chuck Noris dislocates his own hip out of respect

What I love about his story is he wanted to play at Alabama. He said that he coach he meant with was like “we don’t play freshman but you can earn a spot eventually, and why would you choose Auburn over us, they haven’t beaten us in a decade and they won’t for another decade.” So Bo went to Auburn, played as a freshman, and beat Alabama first year there. Now that’s boss.

The thing that I admired the most about Bo is how classy he was through it all. He was beyond a doubt the best all-around athlete prior to the hip injury, but he was never cocky about it. He just played the game and let his performance on the field speak for itself. Just glad I'm the same age as him and got the opportunity to see him play both at Auburn and in the pros.

Once in a lifetime athlete

Played doubles tennis with him and Tim Jessie at Auburn at an apt complex in 84. Beat the hell out of us. And we were pretty good. He never said a word the whole match. Could not return his 100 plus mph first serves. Played us as if his life depended on it. Some of the things he did on the court that day was amazing. Greatest athlete of my lifetime.

Bo Jackson is my hero. I broke my hip at 21, avascular femoral head necrosis, the head of my femor lost blood supply and it slowly died, extremely painful. At 25 years old I have a total hip replacement. I rehabbed my hip with yoga and within a year was sitting lotus and back to my old self. I got my motivation and belief in my bodies potential because of Bo Jackson showing what was possible. I would have given up if not for the inspiration I derived from Mr Jackson. I owe you alot Mr Jackson. Thank you for being such an amazing role model.

Almost impossible to not love Bo Jackson. A once in a generation talent, who oozed cool and made the extraordinary look ordinary.

If he got the nutrition and training that today’s athletes got he would be a hall of famer in TWO SPORTS

This guy must be the brother of the guy who says “E, A, Sports, it’s in the game!” His voice is video game worthy

Absolutely the greatest athlete ever! It’s such a shame he didn’t play long enough to be in either Hall of Fame.

Man growing up in 80-s and 90-s I was able to watch Gretzky, Bo, Jordan, Prime-Time, Montana the greatest players of all time.

Humanity missed out on Bo the athlete. He basically dominated professional sports over a 5 year span without trying.

He did what Jordan wanted to do. Excel at two sports at the same time. Bo Jackson definitely laid the foundation for an athlete to do it. He's definitely top 5 imo for all sports GOAT 🐐

My grandfather went to auburn and he was there to witness some of the greatest plays in the schools history. Like punt bama punt and much much later the kick six. But he still says that seeing Bo run all over Alabama in the iron bowl was the best part of it all.

Even more amazing on top of his NFL and baseball feats, his track and field stats at high school weren’t far off Olympic standard- 10.3 for 100 metres, 6.09 in the high jump, 7.5 metres long jump, great numbers in decathlon. Definitely greatest all round sportsman ever - speed, hand-eye coordination, strength, footwork, game sense, etc.

I have almost every single baseball or football card made for this man. Not even a collector or fan of souvenirs anymore but he was my inspiration growing up and I would never give them up. Thanks Bo for everything! 🙏

Funny thing is Bo said he played professional football as a hobby

My dad got to meet Bo Jackson back in 89. As my mom said at the moment, he was trying his best not to freak out and go full fanboy. He said it was like meeting Captain America, he still has his baseball card even at 70.

I am 63 years old. love , watched sports for decades. Jackson is the best athlete I've ever seen . Incredible strength, agility and speed for someone over 6" ; 200 pounds