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“It occurred to me in my junior year of high school. I got my first letter from a big college. I still have that letter to this day - a letter from Indiana.”

Quote by Bo Jackson

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Bo Jackson, born on November 30, 1962, is a former American professional football and baseball player. He demonstrated extraordinary athletic talent during his college years and went on to achieve great success in professional sports. Known for his exceptional physical abilities and athletic prowess, Jackson is considered one of the greatest athletes in the history of American football and baseball. more

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