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The Last Folk Hero: The Life And Myth Of Bo Jackson
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A New York Times Bestsellerby The Author Of Showtimethe Source For Hbos Winning Timethe Definitive Biography Of Mythic Multisport Star Bo Jackson.A Legendary Tome On A Legendary Athlete. Chris Herring, Author Of Blood In The Gardenfrom The Mid1980S Into The Early 1990S, The Greatest Athlete Of All Time Streaked Across American Sports And Popular Culture. Stadiums Struggled To Contain Him. Clocks Failed To Capture His Speed. His Strength Was Legendary. His Power Unmatched. Video Game Makers Turned Him Into An Invincible Characterand They Were Deadon. He Climbed (And Walked Across) Walls, Splintered Baseball Bats Over His Knee, Turned Oncoming Tacklers Into Ground Meat. He Became The First Person To Simultaneously Star In Two Major Professional Sports, And Overtook Michael Jordan As Americas Most Recognizable Pitchman. He Was On Our Televisions, In Our Magazines, Plastered Across Billboards. He Was Half Man, Half Myth.Then, Almost Overnight, He Was Gone.He Was Bo Jackson.Drawing On An Astonishing 720 Original Interviews, New York Times Bestselling Sportswriter Jeff Pearlman Captures As Never Before The Elusive Truth About Jackson, Auburn Universitys Transcendent Heisman Trophy Winner, Superstar Of Both The Nfl And Major League Baseball And Ubiquitous Bo Knows Nike Pitchman. Did Bo Really Jump Over A Parked Volkswagen? (Yes.) Did He Actually Run A 4.13 40? (Yes.) During The 1991 Flight That Nearly Killed Every Member Of The Chicago White Sox, Was He In The Cockpit Trying To Help? (Oddly, Yes. Or No. Or Maybe.)Bo Jackson Isnt Jim Thorpe.Hes Not Deion Sanders, Either.No, Bo Jackson Is Paul Bunyan.The Last Folk Hero Is The True Tale Of Bo Jackson That Only Master Storyteller (Npr.Org) Jeff Pearlman Could Tell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson' about? A: This biography by Jeff Pearlman chronicles the life and career of Bo Jackson, exploring his achievements in both the NFL and Major League Baseball, as well as his cultural impact during the 1980s and 1990s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jeff Pearlman, a New York Times bestselling sportswriter known for his engaging storytelling and in-depth research.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 25, 2022.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 496 pages.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for adult readers and sports enthusiasts interested in biographies and sports history.
- Q: Is this book a bestseller? A: Yes, 'The Last Folk Hero' is a New York Times Bestseller.
- Q: Does the book cover Bo Jackson's achievements in both sports? A: Yes, the book details Bo Jackson's accomplishments in both professional football and baseball, highlighting his unique dual-sport career.
- Q: What themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography explores themes of myth versus reality, fame, athleticism, and the impact of sports on American culture.
- Q: Is there extensive research included in the book? A: Yes, the author conducted 720 original interviews to provide a comprehensive and factual account of Bo Jackson's life.