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Bo Jackson Trivia Quiz

He could have been the greatest running back ever had his career not been cut short.

A multiple-choice quiz by Moose356. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Moose356

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,576

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
474

Last 3 plays: Guest 156 (10/10), gracie3 (9/10), Guest 170 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What college did Bo Jackson attend? Hint

Notre Dame

Auburn

USC

Georgia

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Bo Jackson's real name? Hint

Herschel Jackson

Terrell Jackson

Vincent Jackson

Emilio Estevez

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the other sport that Bo played besides football at the professional level? Hint

Baseball

Basketball

Soccer

Track & Field

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1985, what college football award was given to Bo? Hint

Maxwell Award

Madden Award

Doak Walker Trophy

Heisman Trophy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which NFL team first drafted Bo? Hint

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Raiders

New England Patriots

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Bo Jackson's trademark phrase? Hint

Bo Knows

Bo Fo Sho

Bo is Awesome

Showtime

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team was Bo Jackson playing against when his career ended? Hint

Denver Broncos

Cleveland Browns

Dallas Cowboys

Cincinnati Bengals

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Question 8 of 10

8. What had Bo Jackson injured to end his career? Hint

Brain

Hip

Knee

Elbow

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Question 9 of 10

9. What number did Bo Jackson wear for the Raiders and at Auburn? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which video game further popularized Bo Jackson? Hint

Madden

Gridiron Bowl

Blitz

Tecmo Super Bowl

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Apr 17 2024 : Guest 156: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What college did Bo Jackson attend?

Answer: Auburn

He rushed for 4303 yards in his career at Auburn. He was 4th all-time SEC rusher behind Herschel Walker.

2. What is Bo Jackson's real name?

Answer: Vincent Jackson

Vincent Edward Jackson born November 30, 1962, in Bessemer, Alabama. He was given the name Vincent after his mother's favorite actor, Vincent Edwards.

3. What was the other sport that Bo played besides football at the professional level?

Answer: Baseball

He was drafted by the Yankees out of high school in 1982. He instead chose to attend the University of Auburn.

4. In 1985, what college football award was given to Bo?

Answer: Heisman Trophy

Jackson's number was retired after he left from Auburn. He was also ranked 8th in ESPN's Top 25 Players in college football history.

5. Which NFL team first drafted Bo?

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bo Jackson turned down a five-year offer by the Buccaneers after being drafted in 1986. He was picked up in the 7th round the next year by the Raiders.

6. What was Bo Jackson's trademark phrase?

Answer: Bo Knows

This became popular during his advertisement campaign with Nike in the early 1990s. The commercials had Bo playing almost every sport imaginable.

7. Which team was Bo Jackson playing against when his career ended?

Answer: Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals linebacker Kevin Walker made the career-ending tackle. This occurred during a Raiders playoff game in the 1990 season.

8. What had Bo Jackson injured to end his career?

Answer: Hip

Bo Jackson's hip was pulled out of the socket during a tackle. He popped it back into place where he later found out he had damaged the hip so badly, that he had to have hip replacement surgery thus ending his football career.

9. What number did Bo Jackson wear for the Raiders and at Auburn?

Answer: 34

Bo wore number 34 throughout his entire football career.

10. Which video game further popularized Bo Jackson?

Answer: Tecmo Super Bowl

Tecmo Bowl had Bo Jackson as one of the elite backs of the game. Videos were on the internet of Bo Jackson running circles around defenders on this classic football video game.

Source: Author Moose356

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