How did Vincent Edward 'Bo' Jackson join the New York Yankees?

He never joined the Yankees. He was drafted by them but elected not to join their organization. He played for the Royals, White Sox and Angels. read more

Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is a former baseball and American football player. He is the only athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both baseball and football, and one of few to do so in two major sports. read more

Born Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson on November 30, 1962, in Bessemer, Alabama. Jackson came to fame as a multi-talented athlete, who excelled in baseball, football and track at an early age. Recruited by the New York Yankees before he was out of high school, Jackson decided instead to attend Auburn University. read more