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Name |
Jefferies, Gregg |
Notes |
"Gregg Jefferies was a natural. As a young boy growing up in Millbrae, he became a mini-legend on Bay Area youth league diamonds. At Serra High in San Mateo, he was a state-caliber, multi-sport athlete who excelled in baseball and football. He signed a professional baseball contract after his senior year at Serra. A National League all-star, he has been a major league player for 11-seasons, competing for three National League teams: the Mets, Cardinals, and Phillies. He carried a career .296 batting average in the 1997 season." [2009.030.089] A retired infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball who had a 14-year career from 1987 to 2000. He was a highly touted prospect who was the 1985 Major League Baseball Draft number one overall selection who became a two-time (1986 & 1987) Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year. He went on to become a two-time All-Star. Now owns Gregg Jefferies Sports Academy in Pleasanton, California. |
Imagefile |
People\Jefferies_Gregg.jpg |
Role |
Athlete |
Born |
Aug. 1, 1967 |
Birthplace |
Burlingame, CA |
Occupation |
Baseball, infielder/left fielder New York Mets (1987–1991, Kansas City Royals (1992), St. Louis Cardinals (1993–1994), Philadelphia Phillies (1995–1998), Anaheim Angels (1998), Detroit Tigers (1999–2000) |
Titles & honors |
SMC Sports Hall of Fame plaque |
Education |
Serra High School |
Places of residence |
Millbrae Pleasanton, CA |
Spouse |
Jeannie Marshall |
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Gregg Jefferies Sports Hall of Fame Plaque - Plaque, Award
Wood and acrylic plaque commemorating Gregg Jefferies of Serra High School who was inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame on May 22, 1997. Plaque includes image of Jefferies and a brief biography: "Gregg Jefferies was a natural. As a young boy growing up in Millbrae, he became a mini-legend on Bay Area youth league diamonds. At Serra High in San Mateo, he was a state-caliber, multi-sport athlete who excelled in baseball and foot...
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