April 9 in Yankees History: Bo Jackson of the Chicago White Sox hits a home run in his first at-bat after coming back from hip replacement surgery. (1993)

On April 9, 1993 — Bo Knew,” – Nike’s full-page ad in tomorrow’s USA Today. Bo Jackson, in his first at-bat after eighteen months of rehab following his hip replacement surgery, connects for a home run with his first swing of the season in the team’s 11-6 Opening Day loss to New York at Comiskey Par

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