Bo Jackson's Return Off to Dubious Start;White Sox Star Still Slowed by Hip Injury

From: The Washington Post | Date: March 6, 1992 | Copyright information

Bo Jackson proved today he can still hit. It's his running that's the problem, leaving a big question as to whether he can continue to play baseball.

In the Chicago White Sox' exhibition opener, Jackson went a sharp two for two with a two-run double and a walk in a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. But he limped badly into second base on his double, which likely would have been a triple before his hip injury, and later barely hobbled home on a wild throw.

"I was raised to work hard for my pay and at this point in time, I don't think I'm earning my keep," Jackson said. "I don't feel ...

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