Bo Jackson net worth - The recent fatherly actions of this All Star American athlete toward Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston has given the world a peek into the playbook of one of the most successful athletes in the history of this country and sports in general. But what is Bo Jackson's net worth?
According to estimates, Bo Jackson's net worth stands at about $16 million. The former football and baseball player is one of the only American athletes to have participated in two sports professionally.
Bo Jackson shot into national recognition in the 80s during his time with the Auburn Tigers football team. The agile player set many SEC records, which culminated in his winning of the 1985 Heisman Trophy - an award presented to the most outstanding US college football player. He was equally a highly ranked baseball player, but his senior season was cut short after violating the NCAA rules by visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - who were looking to sign him.
After graduating from college, Bo Jackson decided to focus on his dashed baseball career, which he had accused the management of Tampa Bay Buccaneers of attempting to sabotage. He played shortly for the Kansas City Royals and later returned to football after being signed by the Los Angeles Raiders.
Bo Jackson excelled in the NFL and set many enviable records before he was forced to retire due to an injury in 1991. In just four seasons with the LA Raiders, Bo Jackson made 16 touch downs and covered about 2,782 yards.
The inspirational player was forced to watch the game from the sidelines after having a hip replacement surgery between 1991 and 1993. But he was remarkably able to return to professional baseball after being signed by the Chicago White Sox in 1993; making a home run with his first swing in a game against the New York Yankees. He went on to lead the White Sox for the rest of the season and won many awards.
But it was clear that the lightning speed Bo wasn't the same anymore. He later moved to the California Angels and played one season before retiring in 1994.
Bo Jackson has gone on to become a pop icon; appearing in several television shows and films as well as having sport apparels and games named after him.
Bo Jackson's net worth has remained stable over the years as the veteran remains active. Earlier in the year he was named as an ambassador for the White Sox. This legendary swinger and quarterback remains one of the most successful athletes ever.
