We knew about Bo Jackson’s record breaking, cover making performance in the 1986 Japan Bowl, and we have some great photos from it. Just not as great as this one from SI’s 50th Bo birthday celebrating gallery.

No wonder Nissan’s a proud sponsor of the Heisman Trophy.
Related: Bo Jackson on “Sesame Street.”
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