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The first athlete to be hailed as All Star for two major American games, Bo Jackson is a retired football and baseball player with an estimated net worth of $16 million as of 2012.
Born on November 30, 1962 in Bessemer, Alabama, Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson played for the National Football League as the Los Angeles Raider running back. For the Major League Baseball, Bo Jackson played for California Angels, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago White Sox. Jackson attended the McAdory High School and Auburn University. While studying at the university, Bo Jackson became a recipient of the Heisman trophy in 1985.
Bo Jackson is currently married to Linda Jackson. The couple has three children named Nicholas, Morgan and Garrett.
Earnings & Financial Data
|
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2011 |
Sponsorship |
Estimated earnings from Nike and other endorsements |
$10,000,000 |
|
2011 |
Earnings |
Estimated payout from disability insurance after football injury |
$4,000,000 |
|
1993 |
Salary |
Salary from the California Angels |
$1,000,000 |
|
1992 |
Salary |
Salary from the Chicago White Sox |
$2,410,000 |
|
1990 |
Salary |
Salary from the Chicago White Sox |
$1,010,000 |
|
1989 |
Salary |
Salary from the Kansas City Royals |
$1,000,000 |
|
1988 |
Salary |
Salary from the Kansas City Royals |
$610,000 |
|
1987 |
Salary |
Salary from the Kansas City Royals |
$383,000 |
|
1986 |
Salary |
Salary from the Los Angeles Raiders until 1991 |
$7,400,000 |
|
1986 |
Salary |
Salary from the Kansas City Royals |
$330,000 |
|
1985 |
Salary |
Salary from the Kansas City Royals |
$60,000 |