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Football and baseball legend Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson turned 55 on Thursday, and to celebrate his legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time, USA TODAY Sports provides five career highlights.

'Bo Knows'

Jackson starred in a series of advertisements by Nike to promote a cross-training shoe. The ads played off his multidimensional skill set as an athlete who could thrive in all sports. Best line: "Where's that Tour de France thing?"

Running out of the Kingdome

Jackson's 91-yard dash to the end zone in 1987 against the Seahawks encapsulates what Bo did best on the gridiron: Run past everyone. His escape into the tunnel was the perfect punctuation.

1989 MLB All-Star Game

A runaway winner as the All-Star Game's MVP that year, Jackson led off with a 448-foot home run over the Angels' center-field fence, a testament to his unbelievable power.

Vin Scully's play-by-play exclamation, "He almost hit it out of the state," was perfect, as the Kansas City Royals outfielder was known for hitting Babe Ruth-esque homers. He could also break a bat like a toothpick over his knee.

The Throw

As an insanely athletic outfielder known for scaling walls and robbing home runs, Jackson's arm makes this list. During a 1989 game in Seattle, Jackson -- standing flat-footed -- launched the ball 300 feet, throwing out Harold Reynolds at the plate in the 10th inning. It preserved a tie score in a game Kansas City eventually won 5-3 in 13 innings.

Tecmo Bowl

Jackson is more than a dominant two-sport athlete -- he also starred as perhaps the greatest video game athlete of all time, dominating Nintendo's Tecmo Super Bowl with a ridiculous run game. Kia recently had Jackson star in a Tecmo-themed commercial.

PHOTOS: Bo Jackson through the years

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Bo Jackson through the years