Bo Knows Bo: Diddley, Jackson and the best sports ad ever

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I can't have been the only baseball fan who read that Bo Diddley just died at the age of 79 and then immediately had my mind flash to a certain great sports ad. Almost 20 years later and I'm still waiting for a sports commercial that beats this one.

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1. Posted by SB 13 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:06 pm EDT
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BO is a G....
2. Posted by Wesley Q Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:43 pm EDT
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Bo diddley
3. Posted by D W Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:38 pm EDT
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rip bo.
4. Posted by jman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT
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I miss Bo Jackson! Last time I ever saw hime was hitting a home run in an Angel uniform.
5. Posted by Marco D Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT
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rest in peace, Mr Bo Didley. You were a true legend, peace
6. Posted by Ivan M Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:52 pm EDT
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One of the greatest blues and rock n roll players who ever lived!
7. Posted by AZRedSoxGal Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:00 pm EDT
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Thanks for posting this--awesome ad--great tribute!
Rock on, Bo!
8. Posted by CrackerJack Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 pm EDT
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That's the exact sports commercial I thought of when hearing the news of his passing, in fact I think it sparked further interest to a new generation who didn't know Diddley. Thanks for sharing it!
9. Posted by djh11772 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT
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the best part of that ad was Gretzky just shaking his head and saying no...lmao
10. Posted by top$helf Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT
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I saw on TV the other day one of these best of the 80s' bands BOW WOW "I want candy" was a remake of some 60s' hit song ,But fail to mention that it too was a rip-off of my man, BO DIDDLEY
11. Posted by freds4hb Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:03 pm EDT
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I saw him once in an airport in 1992, cruising through he had his rock & roll hall of fame jacket and a guitar case slung over his shoulder. He signed autographs for people without a second thought. So cool, from the moment the commercial came out with Bo, I was a fan.
We'll miss you Bo!
12. Posted by briansmind Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT
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Rip bo
13. Posted by Guest Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT
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Gibson...i can see...but CHRIS....i mean JIM Everett.....c'mon!! ha ha ha!!
......No....hee hee hee!!!
Good Flash from the past!!!
14. Posted by robert d Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:45 pm EDT
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bo is the one and only. another one for rock & roll heaven!!!
15. Posted by Mary Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:10 pm EDT
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A great musician, who will be missed. BO YOU WERE THE GREATEST, MANY PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS.
16. Posted by JFK Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT
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Bo... the Brewers are going to win the series this year!
17. Posted by cusefan202 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT
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I think thsi is a sweet commerical
18. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT
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got to meet bo and his band at an oldies show in minnesota in mid-80's at navy island.super nice guy that never forgot his fans or where he came from.thanks bo.rip.
19. Posted by jslash87 Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:15 pm EDT
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Bo Jackson was my all time favorite athlete when i was growing up. i loved the bo knows commercials. i had bo jackson everything from cards to posters, shirts, and even his nike cross trainers. i wanted to be bo jackson when i grew up. ah memories from childhood. bo you're still the best
20. Posted by Nameher Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT
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peace out BO
21. Posted by jenny Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT
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Awesome posting & dead on
22. Posted by mrleftyfrizzell Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:28 pm EDT
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Classic! Thanks for the youtube link.
23. Posted by Julie Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:16 pm EDT
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A great way to remember a great artist. RIP Bo, you were a gift to us.