Why is Bo Jackson on the Madden 22 cover?

MLB and NFL player Bo Jackson became an icon in 1989 thanks to Wieden+Kennedy's popular “Bo Knows” commercials for Nike. Electronic Arts is paying tribute to that campaign and Jackson's football prowess with a nostalgic digital cover for Madden NFL 22.

Is Bo Jackson on the cover of Madden 22?

--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Electronic Arts revealed a new digital cover of EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 22 for the holiday season that features legendary multi-sport athlete Bo Jackson on his first cover, and reignites 90s nostalgia for the iconic Nike Bo Knows campaign.

Who is Bo on Madden 22?

Madden 22 has brought the legendary Bo Jackson back into the fold in a completely new way, and he's officially the new face of the game. After revealing the new Bo Jackson cover for Madden 22, which is officially live on all digital stores, it was then time to get all the new content for Madden 22.

Who's going to be on the cover of Madden 23?

EA Sports reveals John Madden as the cover of the iconic video game series, Madden 23. EA Sports revealed its cover of this year's Madden NFL 23 by honoring its namesake, Hall of Fame coach and legendary broadcaster John Madden.

What will Madden 2025 be called?

It'll be called Madden 25. Have you ever heard of God of War OP? Yeah, but I assume behind the scenes it was either referred to as God of War 4 or God of War 2018.

Bo Jackson Is WAY TOO TOXIC! Trucking Everybody! Madden 22

Will Madden 23 have create a team?

Madden 23 Create A Team features still missing from Franchise Mode. Every year there are fans who hold out hope that long-requested Franchise Mode features will finally work their way into that year's Madden release.

Who's on the cover of Madden 21?

On April 21, 2020, Baltimore Ravens quarterback and 2019 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson revealed he would be the cover athlete.

What does Bo Knows do?

"Bo Knows" was an advertising campaign for Nike cross-training shoes that ran in 1989 and 1990 and featured professional baseball and American football player Bo Jackson. It was also used as an advertising campaign for EA Sports' Madden 22.

What team is Bo Jackson in Madden 22?

Between November 19 and January 14, Madden NFL 22 players will automatically receive an 85 overall rated Bo Jackson player item and Raiders uniform to outfit their team in Madden Ultimate Team.

Who was on the Madden 12 cover?

The cover of each edition is graced by a player who's had the most spectacular season the year before. Tom Brady, Antonio Brown and Patrick Mahomes have all been on the cover in recent editions. In Madden 12, though, it was running back Peyton Hillis of the Cleveland Browns, front and center.

Who is on the cover of MLB The Show 22?

Collecting All of the Cover Athletes Will Give You a Special Item in 'MLB the Show 22' Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani graces the cover of MLB the Show 22, and he's only the latest in a long line of other baseball stars to front the popular video game series.

How do I get Bo Knows cleats?

You can purchase the "Bo Knows" Shoes in the Gear Store for 50,000 Cred or 1,000 Points. Also, if you are a Superstar KO player, Bo Jackson has been added to the Draft Pool!

What was Bo Jackson's 40 yard time?

To kick off a Bleacher Report series on the urban legends of the NFL, today we examine what we know, can guess and can conclude about the Bo's great dash. Here's what we know: Someone in an official scouting capacity timed Bo Jackson at 4.12 seconds in the 40-yard dash sometime before the 1986 draft.

What do you get from the Bo Knows challenges?

Challenges. Completing the following 4 challenges will reward you with your choice of 1x of today's new 85 OVR Bo Knows Players: Bo's Picks - 4 Challenges, 1,500 Coins, 16 Stars possible.

Who was Raiders number 34?

When Raiders fans think of No. 34, usually one name comes to mind – Bo Jackson.

Who was Jackson 34 for the Raiders?

The ultimate two-sport star, Jackson split time between the Raiders and Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals. In the NFL, he played in 38 games with 23 starts and gained 2,782 yards with 16 TDs and caught 40 passes for 352 yards and 2 scores.

What team is Bo Jackson on?

Bo Jackson, byname of Vincent Edward Jackson, (born November 30, 1962, Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.), American athlete who starred for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) during his short but storied professional career and who is widely ...

Who is on cover of Madden 25?

After six rounds and a record-breaking 40 million votes, Barry Sanders stands triumphant as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25.

Is Madden 23 a thing?

We'll see if what they saved was worth saving when Madden NFL 23 launches Aug. 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The game will also be available that same day for PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One, but this mode (and other features) isn't available on those platforms.

What does Madden 23 come out?

The Madden 23 release date is August 19, 2022.

The news was confirmed in the reveal trailer for the game on June 2. If you purchase the All Madden Edition of the game, you will get access to the game on August 16, 2022, while EA Play and Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also get a free trial ahead of launch.