Howie Long Tells A CRAZY Bo Jackson Story 

When Bo hurt his hip was the saddest day in all of sport! That injury deprived the world of many many more years of a greatness we may never see again.

Bo was possibly the best athlete of all time. Just a joy to watch.

Howie ALWAYS looks like he could suit and play defense. Love that guy. REAL Raider.

I was at Auburn when Bo was there. I've heard that stadium gasp many times. He was like a ballet dancer that was also a Mack truck. And also a Ferrari.

"Bo didn't have to say I'm him." That explains everything you need to know about Vincent "Bo" Jackson. 😂😂

Bo Jackson was recorded running a 4.13 40 yard dash. I remember him playing for Auburn and I was a Alabama fan. I never saw one person tackle him. He promised his dying mother he'd hit a home run for her in his 1st at bat in the MLB and he did! Dude was a super athlete.

Trying to decide what’s more impressive to me, the Bo story, or the fact that Howie Long doesn’t age!!! 🤣👏🔥

I watched Bo’s last football game on TV. Against the Bengals. He was absolutely crushing them, averaging 13 yards/carry. It was so entertaining. Then he got hurt. When it became permanent, I was soooooooo bummed. There’ll probably never be another running back like that, ever.

I played golf with Griffey, Jr in 2015 at Carnoustie in Scotland. I mentioned I saw the monumental H.R. he hit in the Kingdome in August of 1997. Junior said he didn't remember any of his home runs, but had vivid memories of massive home runs Bo hit.

Yes, Bo was a freak! The man was unbelieveable. I saw him run into 6 tacklers and busted out for a TD. Never again & never will see another like him. God bless Bo

I was in Auburn working out at Bill Kazmaier’s gym. The football team’s strength coach was there. A guy asked him if Bo worked out with the team. He said no. He was given a pass after he walked into their weight room and benched 400 pounds.

The Bo VS the Boz run was legendary because Boz was soooo hyped and Bo was really quite humble for as great as he was. Then boom, touchdown Bo

So, Howie is from Boston? Never would have thought. Appears to be a great guy. Have always been a fan.

I saw Bo in NewEngland in what i think was one of his first games. When Bo put his helmet on the whole stadium stood up. Bo made a run that day where his feet were in bounds & his entire body was out of bounds like a panther or something. And yes the whole stadium gasped. Most remarkable athletes ive ever seen & ive seen quite a few.

The doc about Bo on ESPN is amazing! It's one unbelievable play and story after another.

Saw Bo Jackson play for the Memphis Chicks back in the day. Everyone was there to see Bo. Three strikeouts later people were starting to leave. On the 4th at bat Bo hit the ball out of the stadium over the five story buildings at the edge of the stadium. Just crushed it. I still have that Bo Jackson autographed Memphis Chicks card.

I’m from Kansas City and so grateful that I got to see Bo play live. Such an amazing athlete!

Getting to watch Bo in college as a RB and then in the NFL still making guys look silly was a treat.

Bo leading off the allstar game with a homerun on a 90+ mph sinker off his shoetops, dead center. That in itself is just pure, elite, hand eye and powerhouse wrist strength.

Howie was one of my favorites! Bo was a world class athlete and a wonderful human being

Bo is one of my favorites of all time

Bo just didn’t walk off the street and run for 200 yards, he was in pro baseball shape and a world-class athlete 🏃

Bo was a combination of Earl Campbell and prime OJ, He coulf absorb a clean shot and continue running., he could rum over you or he would see an opening and be gonr. We will never see another like him.

Bo Jackson was incredible. Bo was the top guy in sports before Jordan. If Bo didn't get hurt. Man. Bo was amazing.

Bo is an absolute unit. Genetics off the chart.

I had a hockey hall of famer 25 years ago tell me a story about Bo throwing a guy out at home from the warning track and the stadium go quiet. Not the KC/Seattle one but in Toronto against the Royals. When a hall of famer in a different sport gets that look on their face telling a story about a different athlete in a different sport you pay attention.

I remember never really caring about football until my 6th grade year and when my dad was watching a KC game I got to see what Bo Jackson could do. That was it. For a year I was a Raider's fan. KC has Okoye back then and Okoye was a blue collar player for a blue collar state. He was more heart, more determination, and more pure beef than the 4 guys trying to tackle him on every play. I made bets with my dad on who would win those KC vs. LA games and I always ended up mowing the lawn. That's how I became a Chiefs fan. Bo was by far the greatest athlete of the last 100 years and a freak injury stole him from us. Okoye was another shining star that we just didn't get to see long enough. Those guys were amazing talents and a rare breed.

Howie was a beast on the football field

Bo being a Raider was a tough and confusing time as a Chiefs and Royals fan. The Raiders were an actual rival then, and Bo [along with G.Brett's twilight years] had the Royals relevant in a way they wouldn't be again for decades. So it was pure love for Bo the Royal and negotiating something somehow less than unrelenting hate for the Raiders while he was there.

The only book I ever read from cover to cover was The biography of Bo Jackson in the 8th grade

Thanks for the show highlighting one of my favorite players. As an RN, hearing he's suffering from hiccups, it is serious..and results in so many negative side effects..inability to sleep..eat properly, have a partner be willing to sleep with you..appetite..and can result in ending one's life if it's so life-altering. It happened to a doctor I worked with,a complication of shoulder surgery local anesthetic . It basically ended his marriage. So Bo needs all the support he can get, for sure..thanks for letting us know

Kudos for mentioning Marcus, Howie and Marcus are why I became a Raider in 1982 when I was 5

Got to meet Chris Long after a St. Louis Rams game and got his autograph. He was very, very nice and seemed to genuinely appreciate when I complimented him on his 3 sacks that day. It's obvious he came from a good family.

I saw Bo play for KC two games VS the Mariners. Struck out 4 times the first game, two home runs the second. Swung for the fence every time.

bad angle or not, bosworth ran his mouth about shutting bo down and that is what made it such a great run

I was that age, grade school, jr high, h.s., in his prime. No internet. "Bo knows"....but it was not built on social media popularity, it was legitimate athletic ability that blew people's minds. At some point it seemed logical that he could take up a sport completely new to him, give him 6-12 months and he'll prove, not promote himself, prove to be the best in the world at it.

I saw most of Bo's games at the LA coliseum, a man amongst boys. Great time to be a Raider fan, when the fights in the stands were so good the players would turn to watch, and Howie forbid his family from attending games at the Coliseum.

Bo is the best athlete I've watched in my life.

Howie the man been a raider fan since 76 and loved see Howie he took a picture with my daughter when they moved to LA she was only 9months old or 10..my wife to this day still in love with him

About 20 years ago I seen Bo Jackson training at a health club in suburban Chicago, and let me tell you something, I never seen a build on a man like his! He has the lower body of a MINOTAUR, huge defined legs, with a lean fit upper body! Real specimen of a man💪

MR. BO JACKSON is an incredible human being. 👍🙂🙏

Howie is a true NFL legend and a treasure to hear speak. I’m glad I got to watch him play. He was a beast !!

Howie was and still my last sports heros. Great Raiders n even better man

Dang Howie looking good! Remembering the good old days, was a Raider fan from the late 60s maybe 67 . Howie you'll always be on the top of the greatest Raiders and you know its a big list !!!

My favorite part of this is the look in Chris’ eyes as his dad was talking. That is a man that respects his father. It’s a such a blessing. My father passed away when I was 30 and he was at his best when I lost him. I remember looking at my father in his best moments with that same admiration.

The scary thing was he was just getting started in baseball and football. Relied on pure instinct and ability.

i was in Royals Stadium and Bo came out to left field, he just signed with the Raiders, they had stop the game cause footballs were coming out to the field, a lot of fun, Bo Knows!

Love that Howie has the Griswold double zero jersey up, I wanted to be like Bo when everybody else wanted to "be like Mike"

Bo was my childhood Hero!! JESUS BLESS 🙏🏿☀️🙏🏿🛡⚔️👑⭐️🩸

Howie Long was “That guy”. Great player

Whoa that story was CRAZY!!! Bo would get the ball and run!! WHOAAAAA

One of my all time favorite players.

Never seen an outfielder with a gun like Bo. I know this is football but his arm was a most impressive 😊

Bo was the man 🤩 the Curse wasn’t Broken until the Bengals vs. Raiders wildcard game from 2 years ago

I could listen to eyewitness accounts of Bo Jackson any time. The guy was a monster who simply ran over people, and his acceleration was so surprising, given his size. A once in a generation athlete.

Bo Jackson will always be a GOD among athletes. Say what you will, but he is a true GOAT. People are still talking about him and he only played for like 4 years. Just imagine had he played a full career. Not only was he a great athlete, he was a good person.

Howie is a great storyteller. Love to hear him

Bo is hands down the best athlete I have evet seen. And I am not a one sport guy. He was a legit superstar in both sports.

3:20 I totally agree. I watched it live and me and my bros were like, "Boz got trucked!" (before "trucked" was even a term btw) Upon rewatching it though, it was a very even contest and Bo came out on top. I doubt anyone could have stopped Bo in that situation.

Howie is easily the greatest Raider defensive player of all time!

anyone who has had the honor of meeting an old school, top tier defensive end has had the honor of meeting a true hard man. listening to howie long speak and looking at his body and his hands, you know you are looking at the real deal. listening to this apex gladiator talk so glowingly about another shows his humility. i was fortunate enough to work as a chef at a hotel (the hilton garden inn in blacksburg, va) partly owned by the great bruce smith and talk about a low key, down to earth guy . . .! i like listening to these old school guys talk about back in the day, it's like you're hearing about the time of myth.

No man compares to Bo Jackson If you saw him play Stronger and bigger than Dion and berry Sanders . Run you over jump over you. Run circles around you. Put a future hall of fame running back on the bench that's how Great of an athlete . He was. I was actually surprised he's not active with the raiders We sure would like to see him around Raider nation more often

As a kid from then. Bo was one our childhood sports Greats, Baseball and Football

I remember the Alabama Auburn game in 1984 i was 9 years old it was thunder or lightning it was dark I just kept hearing the name Bo Jackson he ran like crazy that game.

Crazy that 6'2, 210lb Marcus Allen was running fullback for 6'1, 230lb Bo Jackson

All of this talk makes me miss Earl Campbell. That was the guy I would want to see again.

Hiccups always go away with holding your breath. BTW, Bo was the greatest. My son played at Auburn and got to meet him.

Love listening to Bo stories.

I don't know if we will ever see another athlete like Bo Jackson in our lifetime

BO was the best hands down a natural.

I grew up in Chicago and was blessed with Payton and MJ. But as a complete athlete I can't think of another but Bo. That man was just phenomenal 🙌

I love Bo Jackson and wish he never got hurt. He would have easily broken every running record there was.

If you've never seen Bo, he was da-TRUTH👌

As a lifelong Broncos fan, Howie Long was a great player.

I remember watching that Bo/Boz game. That was crazy. I also was watching when Bo got his career ending injury. It really didn't look that serious. It was such a a shame that his career ended so soon. He was fun to watch.

BO JACKSON IS THE BEST ALL AROUND ATHELETE I HAVE EVER SEEN PERIOD!

Howie, you're a personal hero to me. I only met you once in passing, I was with Lester and no, I don't remember where. Anyway, I raised my grandson to be a Raiders fan. He got a plaque from Lester when I introduced them. The plaque had three trading cards, Lester, Alzado and you. I'd pay for an autograph on your card if I can afford it ( my savings got blown when our daughter died and left her 8 1/2 month old son with us) but no worries. Anyway, if you have an office address or a P.O box or something I'll send it to you. Fun fact, I played DE in HS and college and taught my grandson by watching endless hours of tape on you and Lyle. Thanks for considering this.

And that's in the days when everybody could tackle. Dude could hit you hard and no penalty is. And the rules didn't favor the office so heavily. So their way less defensive restrictions. We got very lucky to be living in a time to watch the real football days

My son had the Hiccups for 3 months and lost about 25 lbs off a 170 lean body. It sucked big time for him. He went to the Hospital twice for treatment before it passed. 😟

If Bo Jackson just focused on football and didn't play baseball or sustain that hip injury. He could have gone down as the greatest running back ever. I've said that for years. Bo had that kind of freakish Jim Brown talent with sprinter speed.

Bo was the greatest athlete of the 20th century. There, you have it

Even though Bo’s NFL career was cut short by injury he definitely deserves to be in The Pro Football Hall of Fame.

He was a great football player, amazing really. But that catch and run up the outfield wall at Camden was otherworldly.

Late 80s early 90s was a special time in sports. Fun times

The biggest bummer Ive ever had as a sports fan is when Bo went down w/ that injury. He was the most exciting football player Ive ever seen.

Since I was a kid I’ve always loved howie on tv man. Yea I’m too young to have seen him play, I’ve only known him as a analyst lol. No hot takes just his own take

Bo was heroic. A true anomaly. Simply the best athlete who ever lived.

Howie looks like he could play right now

And Howie Long.... Madd Maxx Crosby... Beasts 🏴‍☠️☠️🏴‍☠️☠️

Luv Marcus Allen…n Bo. GD this is the Howie I want to hear on Sunday.

No stories never get old

All of a sudden GOAT is everybody. Bo=GOAT. LT both, Brady, Emmett, a few others.

Bo Jackson should be in the NFL HoF as an honorable member, just because of how impactful he was. He was like a Paul Bunyan-like mystique about him where everyone has some kind of folk-lore like story about him. Had he not gotten hurt, surely he would have had the numbers to be there. And nobody would be mad about him being in there. Just such a gifted naturally talented athlete, ahead of his time and could play in every era.

Thanks Howie

Bo Jackson. Another superb talent in multiple sports.

The Myth & Legend Bo Jackson 1 of the greatest athletes on the 🌎

I REMEMBER GOING TO ROCKLIN CA. TO WATCH A RAIDER NINER SCRIMMAGE AND SOME UNKNOWN ROOKIE WAS TEARING IT UP , LATER IDENTIFIED AS HOWIE LONG. NEVER FORGET 1983 WHAT A GREAT YEAR FOR THE RAIDER NATION.

Bo Jackson: THE GREATEST RUNNING BACK THAT NEVER WAS💪

I just watched the Bo v Boz play and Boz went head up and got ran over. It was a big deal because both guys were coming out of college with tons of accolades. Fun times.

I was at these games. The only thing better than watching Bo was watching the 10 on 10 fights in the stands. Even the players would turn around and watch. As I recall, Howie wouldn't let his family go to home games at the Coliseum.