The Nike Air Trainer SC 2 is a versatile sneaker from the 1990s. It was worn by sports legend, Bo Jackson. Learn more about the Nike Air Trainer SC II.
Air Trainer SC II
The Nike Air Trainer SC 2 was once again a versatile cross training sneaker. It was designed to cater to multi-sport athletes.
The shoe was made of high-quality leather which helped its superb durability and support. It had a midfoot strap that helped keep the foot locked in and allowed for peak performance. Nike Air cushioning provided comfort and impact protection. Bo Jackson was heavily associated with the Air Trainer SC II.
Vincent Edward Jackson
Vincent Edward Jackson was born on November 30, 1962. He was given the nickname of Bo because his family said he was as mean as a “boar hog.”
At an early age, Jackson showed tremendous athletic ability. He was not just exceptional at one sport, or a few sports, but a whole lot of sports. He was excellent at track and field, baseball, and football in high school. He won track and field titles, threw no hitters in baseball and was a star on both sides of the ball in football.
Jackson was considered a phenom in his home state of Alabama. Out of High School, Jackson was drafted by the New York Yankees. But he decided to attend Auburn University instead.
Bo Knows
Nike’s Bo Knows campaign helped to make Bo Jackson a pop culture icon. The Nike Air Trainer III was first made available in 1988. Bo Jackson endorsed the sneaker and his popularity in 1988 was massive. Jackson's endorsement of the Air Trainer III, combined with Nike's smart marketing, made the shoe a must-have for sneaker fans in 1988.
Tragic End
In 1991, Bo Jackson suffered a career altering injury in an NFL Playoff game. Bo Jackson dislocated his hip and would need an artificial hip replacement. He would never play in the NFL again, and his career in the MLB would never be the same.
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