Looking Back on Bo Jackson’s Career

By Derek Courtney
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: May 19, 2009

... a very short time Bo Jackson became a household name. Drafted 1st overall by the Buccaneers, Bo refused to sign with the Tampa Bay because they wanted him to only play football. This was in fear that their no. 1 pick would get injured playing baseball. He signed with the Kansas City Royals that year and tossed him name back in the 1987 draft hat since he never signed with Tampa Bay. In Al Davis fashion, he grabbed Bo in the 7th round of the 87' draft. Al Davis was supportive of Bo's baseball career and allowed him to join the Raiders mid-way through the season when baseball season was over. After joining the Raiders half way through the 1987 season Bo rushed for 554 yards on 81 carries. Over the next three seasons Bo Jackson would rush for 2,228 yards and 12 touchdowns. Not to bad considering he was backing up Marcus Allen....

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Looking Back on Bo Jackson’s Career

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