When one must describe a hero, he or she will often allude to various admirable qualities, including powerful deeds, a widespread effect placed upon others, or victory in a ruthless battle. However, one man in particular is recognized for his more modest approach to heroism. Though he was born humbly into a lower-income family in Alabama, Bo Jackson became a universally-admired role model for many Americans because of his natural abilities and overwhelming number of heroic deeds. Two-sport professional athlete Bo Jackson ultimately proves to be a hero for his widespread national heroism, numerous great feats and, most importantly, his omnipresent humility. Regardless of his unassuming upbringing and background, Jackson eventually became widely …show more content…
For instance, Jackson was close to his family regardless of his career and schedule, and always made time for his wife and mother. When Jackson first was injured in a game of football, his first instinct before leaving the field was to find his wife in the crowd and signal to her that he was okay, ensuring she would not worry about him. In addition, Jackson promised his mother that his first hit after he returned to baseball after his surgery would go out to her. He ended up keeping the ball in memory of her after her passing, showing his never-ending love for her. Jackson is again shown to be a humble hero when in his documentary, he states that all he wants his tombstone to say is “Here Lies a Ball Player” and nothing more, showing that he believes he is just another man rather than anyone special and above anyone else. One final example of Jackson’s endless love and selflessness for others is showcased in his “trophy room,” which includes the heads of deer and bison he has hunted. Rather than hunting for kill, however, he tells the interviewer that the meat from every animal he has hunted and mounted in that room was either consumed fully by himself and his friends or donate to feed needy families. Jackson always found a way to give back to the community and those in need from his career and success, which makes him a very giving, modest, and heroic