kansas city royals It was announced today that All-Star outfielder bo jackson He was elected to the Royals Hall of Fame. Jackson will be inducted during an on-field ceremony on Saturday, June 29, before the Royals’ game that afternoon against the Cleveland Guardians.
Jackson was placed on the ballot by the Royals Hall of Fame Executive Board and was selected through the voting process of the Royals Hall of Fame Veterans Committee.
The Veterans Committee vote considers the candidacies of non-field personnel other than those players and managers who are no longer eligible for election by the Royals Hall of Fame regular season vote. The committee is composed of 16 voting members selected by the Board, including members of the Royals Hall of Fame, Royals club officials and members of the media.
Jackson, the 1985 Heisman Trophy winner at Auburn University, shocked the sports world by turning down professional football to sign with the Royals in 1986.
Selecting and starting a draft
Kansas City selected Jackson in the fourth round of the 1986 First-Year Player Draft, a signing that resulted in a firm commitment from scout Ken Gonzales. In his official scouting report, Gonzales summarized Jackson as “The best pure athlete in the United States today”, Then-Royals scouting director Art Stewart said: “It was Kenny’s relationship with the family that resulted in us hiring Bo”,
Once the contract was signed, Jackson became a phenomenon like no other player before. He made his major league debut on September 2, 1986, and recorded his first career hit. His first home run on September 14, 1986, covered approximately 475 feet, the longest ever hit at Royals Stadium at the time. It was the beginning of a series of almost superhuman athletic feats that made Bo not only a star for the Royals, but also a cultural sensation.
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Bo Jackson did everything in MLB
jackson He used to climb walls and throw throws like a superhero. His remarkable performance as the Most Valuable Player in the All-Star Game mlb His season in 1989, which included a memorable leadoff home run, solidified his status as a star among stars.
bo to lead Royal Family With 32 home runs and a career-high 105 RBI during the 1989 season, then led the club again in 1990 with 28 home runs.
“I’m so glad my friend Bob got that call.”said the Hall of Famer and 13-time All-Star. George Brett, “He was a great teammate and probably the most exciting player I played with. You’ll see things that no other human being can do on a baseball or football field. “He is one of the greatest athletes of our time and it is an honor to welcome him to the Royals Hall of Fame, where he belongs.”,
Injury and retirement
Jackson suffered a hip injury while playing for the Los Angeles Raiders in an NFL playoff game in January 1991, which soon ended his career with the Royals. But while injuries may have taken away Jackson’s playing days, he and his supreme talent provided moments and memories that few athletes will be able to match.
For additional information, members of the media can contact Royals Hall of Fame Senior Director Curt Nelson at (816) 504-4337 or by email at curt.nelson@royals.com. The Royals Hall of Fame was established in 1986 to celebrate the achievements of players, coaches and other personnel who have made extraordinary contributions to Kansas City Royals baseball.
Official information from the Kansas City Royals press department