Bo Jackson

Baseball Player

1962-11-30

American athlete known for playing at an elite level in both Major League Baseball and the National Football League. He is one of the most notable two-sport professional athletes in U.S. history. His career made him a major figure in sports culture.

Quotes by Bo Jackson

But now in this day and age, people are more prone to go out to try new things to enhance their performance on the field - to enhance their physical appearance.
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I guarantee you that's what Jeff Gordon does. He uses everything the fans throw at him to stoke his fire and it drives him to be better at what he does.
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If I miss anything about the sport, it's the camaraderie of old teammates.
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Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.
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I also tell them that your education can take you way farther than a football, baseball, track, or basketball will - that's just the bottom line.
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I was the type of guy that used to get up in the morning and go out and just out run everybody on the field without stretching or warming up or anything.
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Back before I injured my hip, I thought going to the gym was for wimps.
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I was a pitcher, shortstop and outfielder, and the Yankees tried to sign me out of high school as a first-round draft pick in 1981. I turned them down to go to college.
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