Bo Jackson made ‘bold move’ to baseball, 40 years ago today

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Bo Jackson starred in baseball and football at Auburn before playing both sports at the professional level. He announced on June 21, 1986 — 40 years ago today — that he had chosen the diamond over the gridiron despite being the No. 1 overall pick in the 1986 NFL draft. (Birmingham News file)

Those in attendance at a hastily called press conference 40 years ago today could hardly believe what they were hearing.

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