The average career in the NFL (National Football League) lasts only 3 years due to injury. Players consistently retire early due to injuries that don't allow them to play to the best of their abilities or even play at all. Some of these injuries have even made it difficult for athletes to have a normal life mentally, physically and financially. Bo Jackson is a former baseball and football athlete who spent his time in college wisely and finished school with a degree in… while playing for the raiders Bo Jackson dislocated his hip, which allowed him to play professional football. However, he continued to play professional baseball but was unable to perform at the level he had before the injury occurred. Additionally, due to his hip injury, both his professional football and baseball careers were cut short. His commitment to completing his studies Bo Jackson has established himself as a successful businessman and lives in a financially stable situation