Michael Jackson Competed In Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic In 1978
March 11, 2022
![Michael Jackson and Rod Stewart at First Annual Rock N Roll Sports Classic at University of California in Irvine, California March 12, 1978](https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/28d35d54a3c64e2b851790a18a1c4c18/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/220311_mj_soccer_FEAT.jpg)
In 1978, ABC-TV aired the first annual “Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic” which put some of the world’s biggest music stars in competition against each other. Michael competed in the 100-yard dash, a swimming relay, and soccer among other games.