Overview

• Auburn athletics announced that Bo Jackson will be honored during the Nov. 29 Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium to mark the 40th anniversary of his 1985 Heisman-winning season.
• Officials have not released details on the planned on-field tribute or related festivities beyond the Iron Bowl recognition.
• Athletic director John Cohen praised Jackson’s on-field excellence and philanthropic efforts as the impetus for the commemoration.
• Jackson’s 1985 season featured an SEC-leading 1,786 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, securing Auburn’s second Heisman Trophy and setting a then-record for an 11-game schedule.
• After college, Jackson played four NFL seasons with the Raiders and eight MLB campaigns with the Royals, White Sox and Angels, earning 1989 All-Star Game MVP and the 1993 AL Comeback Player of the Year award.