_ But Bo was football and baseball; those sports don't cross the same time-line as football and basketball.
I did get to see Bo play for Kansas City against the Red Sox years ago; he was a special athlete. _
They do with spring ball. This is why Desormeaux was not allowed to play BB. Both sports now require year round commitments. It's almost impossible to find coaches that would allow an athlete to play both now.
His coaches in High School and at Auburn wanted him to play...because he was really really good, but Bo didn't like Basketball. He also ran track if I am not mistaken. Think about Bo in college Basketball....think Larry "Granmama" Johnson...but bigger and faster. He would have dominated.
He was also a surfer, jockey, tennis player, hockey player, and cyclist. He had a poster to prove it.