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Bo Freaking Jackson
Man, I loved watching this guy play.
Here is a very long, but great article about him for those who marveled at the extraordinary athlete who once was more popular than Michael Jordan himself. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/etick...page=bojackson |
Bo can do anything.
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He ruled Tecmo.
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For a lions fan, this may sound strange, but Bo to me was the single greatest athelete I have ever seen...I was too young to see him in college, but I watched him in the pros, he's why i first loved football...maybe the best football player i've ever seen (note NOT to ever live, but that I've ever seen..)
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I loved Bo.
Bo knows.... |
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yes Im a nerd, I actually kept track of the yardage, since that game didnt. |
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I got the opportunity to see him play both baseball and football in person. Unfortunately, the game I saw him play football was his last game in L.A. |
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Not only did they not make athletes quite like him back then, those types of athletes have rarely ever been seen. For me growing up and watching him was truly a treat. I just wish he had at least another 10 years of playing. |
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if Bo and Barry had each played for 12-13 years, their records in damn near every category would be untouchable. |
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there's a few players that i wonder what their careers would be like...Bo, Barry, Terrell Davis, Sayers, etc...
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His football seasons generally were 8-10 games long. There was also talk that he was considering giving up football, and playing and preparing for baseball yearlong. |
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Also, a bit interesting is that the doctors said a "normal" person would've broken their leg. Therefore, Bo would've broken his leg, recovered within time, and resumed his career. He actually did play briefly (practically on one leg) in baseball after his hip replacement surgery, but was never quite the same guy again. He truly was just starting to scratch the surface as far as baseball was concerned, and is the only guy ever to play in an All Star baseball game, and a Pro Bowl in the same seasons. |
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I loved when hed break a bat over his head. cant remember anyone else ever doing that. although Im sure bonds could with that huge F'n mellon of his. |
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Talk about one helluva stroke of luck taking a chance on a guy with that sort of injury. Then not only does he win a Superbowl, but he becomes the most durable QB....ever. Definite irony. |
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