About Jeff King Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Jeff King:
Jeff King (full name: Jeffrey Wayne King; no nicknames) played third baseman, first baseman and second baseman from 1989 until 1999 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals. He played for the Pirates from 1989 - 1996 and Royals from 1997 - 1999. Over 11 seasons, he played 1201 games, hit 154 home runs, drove in 600 runs, and stole 75 bases. Born on December 26, 1964 in Marion, IN, King stands 6' 1" and weighs 175 lb. He attended Rampart (Colorado Springs, CO) high school and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round (1st pick) of the 1986 amateur draft. His debut was on June 2, 1989 and he played his final game on May 21, 1999. Over his career, King made $18,955,500. Common misspellings of his name include Jeffrey Jeff Wayne King.