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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Bo Jackson’s rough childhood meant sports became his refuge and therapy.
Chapter 3: Bo Jackson became an elite three-sport athlete during high school.
Chapter 4: Bo Jackson’s college life was devoted to three beloved sports, but mostly, football above all.
Chapter 5: Bo Jackson remained equally iconic on the professional Major League baseball field.
Chapter 6: Bo Jackson showcased his athletic prowess by playing both baseball and football.
Chapter 7: A football mishap left both of Bo Jackson’s sports careers on the rocks.
Chapter 8: Bo Jackson spent retirement building businesses and engaging in charitable work.
Description
The Last Folk Hero (2022) dives into Bo Jackson's life and career as a multi-sport phenomenon. It details his early childhood days in Bessemer, Alabama, and the feats he accomplished as an amateur and professional player.
Who Should Listen
People curious about Bo Jackson’s life
Football and baseball fans
Biography geeks
About the Authors
Jeff Pearlman is a former ESPN and Sports Illustrated writer and now a New York Times best-selling author. He chronicled the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers in his book Showtime, which was later turned into the HBO series Winning Time.