Jeoff Long
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Jeoffrey Keith Long
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut July 31, 1963
- Final Game September 23, 1964
- Born October 9, 1941 in Covington, KY USA
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Signed as a pitcher in 1959, Long -- a strong power hitter -- was converted to first base in the low minors. The presence of All-Star Bill White and in particular a chronic knee problem limited him to just 56 games in the majors with St. Louis and the White Sox in 1963-64.
In 1975, Jeoff (a 15-handicap amateur) won the first National Open Long Driving contest, beating many PGA pros.
