Bo Knows---Baseball

By: Wiley Channell
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:25:36
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Bo Jackson not only competed, Bo Knows. One of the all-time great athletes of Auburn University and the state of Alabama.

Bo competed and Bo won. What did Bo win? This superb athlete won the hearts and the admiration of the entire Auburn University family. Little did Bo know back there in McCalla, Alabama wearing the Black and Gold of McAdory High School that one day he would achieve such fame in Orange and Blue.

What Bo did not know he now knows and we all know Bo Knows. The remarkable footnote for all to note is that Bo's physical body build and power is natural and God given.

Playing football at Auburn his athlete prowess was witnessed by the Auburn family of fans and alumni in almost disbelief. Even in Bo the wrong way became a thing of the past when it was Bo over the top.

Honor upon honor have been bestowed upon Bo and remarkably none have dimmed his humble and gracious demeanor. Bo knows--quite simply befits this man for his unflappable calm attitude has been a trait enduring him more and more to his growing fan base.

The Heisman trophy symbolic of Americas' premier football player, bestowed annually, was presented to Bo for his play at Auburn University. He went on from Auburn after his brilliant career there to play professional football and baseball. This two sport athlete in college and as a professional acclaimed stardom with class and distinction.

Bo Jackson short tenure in terms of longevity of professional playing was called short because of a significant injury. Bo returned to play even after undergoing a hip replacement but his days of heroics were now a thing of his past.

For all the accomplishments Bo Jackson should be most admired for his dogged determination of returning to Auburn after his playing days and receiving his Collegiate Diploma. Now Bo Knows.

Go Bo

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