8 Baseball and Flash in the Mainstream
Baseball began to infect the nation as young and bright stars appeared with a flash that had not been seen in the history of the game. Flashy personalities appeared and the nation was drawn to the ballpark and televisions around the world. Speed made an appearance is the form of Ricky Henderson whose raw skill dropped jaws and drew cheers. Henderson’s personality and skill was made for the brightest stage.
Bo Jackson broke the sports mold by blurring the sports line when he entered the major leagues while also playing in the NFL. Jackson’s incredible atheletic ability made him a must see player in both sports. While his career in both sports was cut short due to injury he is still seen as one of if not the greatest raw athlete of his generation.