Top 15 Greatest Athletes of All Time

7. Bo Jackson


Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson was selected as an All-Star in two major sports, baseball and football. He is America's most famous baseball and football player. He is counted among the greatest athletes of all time. In football, he also won the Heisman Trophy in 1985. He later played for the National Football League (NFL) team, the Los Angeles Raiders, and several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bo Jackson's hard work and talent made him a big name in the sports world. Bo Jackson achieved many significant achievements in his sports career.

In 1989, he was selected for the American League (AL) All-Star team. In the same year, he also won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the All-Star Game. In 1993, he received the AL Comeback Player of the Year award, and in 1989, he also had a 30-home run season. Between 1987 and 1990, he hit more than 20 home runs four times. He stole more than 20 bases twice, in 1988 and 1989. In 1989, he had more than 100 runs batted in (RBI). These accomplishments show that Bo Jackson was a versatile and talented player who also made a special place for himself in baseball.