THE APEX TIMES
The former two-sport star will be the 2026 “Living Legend” at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, recognized for earning both MLB All-Star and NFL Pro Bowl honors.
Bo Jackson has been selected as the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory’s 2026 Living Legend, the attraction announced on Nov. 14. The honor recognizes Jackson as a uniquely accomplished athlete, with the museum highlighting that he is the only person known to have earned both Major League Baseball All-Star and National Football League Pro Bowl honors.
The award places Jackson among other celebrated figures in the museum’s recurring Living Legend program, which centers on athletes whose careers helped shape the sports and equipment traditions tied to Louisville Slugger. The museum said the 2026 selection underscores a rare crossover achievement across professional baseball and football.
Jackson’s two-sport resume has long been a focal point for fans and sports historians, particularly because the MLB All-Star and NFL Pro Bowl milestones represent top recognition at each league’s highest level. In the museum’s presentation of the award, his status as the only athlete to reach both markers is presented as the basis for the Living Legend designation.
For Louisville and visitors to the museum, the selection adds to the attraction’s slate of programming tied to the year, with Living Legend honorees typically serving as a centerpiece of attention for guests during the award year. The museum’s announcement positions the 2026 class as part of its broader mission to document and celebrate baseball heritage while drawing interest beyond the sport itself.
The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is operated in the same city where Louisville Slugger bats have been made and promoted for generations, linking the brand’s identity to the region’s sports culture. A high-profile honoree like Jackson is likely to broaden the museum’s appeal to people who follow both baseball and football, including residents traveling for the holiday and winter tourism season.
The announcement did not indicate any changes to admission procedures or museum operations in connection with the honor, and no additional details were included in the published report beyond Jackson’s selection and the achievements cited for the designation. The museum is expected to further outline the 2026 tribute format closer to the year’s events, including how guests can view related displays and programming.
As of the announcement date, Jackson’s Living Legend selection is the latest in a series of museum recognitions intended to connect Louisville Slugger’s history with notable athletes. Museum officials will likely provide additional schedule information as 2026 approaches, including the timing of any ceremonies or exhibit updates tied to the award.
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