Bo Jackson: A Multi-Sport Legend

Bo Jackson crushed 500-foot home runs and scaled outfield walls in five unforgettable seasons with the Kansas City Royals. He ran past, or simply over, would-be tacklers in football as a Raider. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both baseball and football. And, his a masterful Nike marketing campaign – “Bo knows” – cemented him as a cultural icon. He could do anything. Gathered together below are items from both the Kansas City Public Library and online that highlight the histories of the two sports Jackson played, as well as a few other athletes who played multiple sports as well.