Jeff Newman Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Jeff Newman Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Jeff Newman:

Jeff Newman (full name: Jeffrey Lynn Newman; no nicknames) played catcher and first baseman from 1976 until 1984 for the Oakland Athletics and Boston Red Sox. He played for the Athletics from 1976 - 1982 and Red Sox from 1983 - 1984. Over 9 seasons, he played 735 games, hit 63 home runs, drove in 189 runs, and stole 7 bases. Born on September 11, 1948 in Fort Worth, TX, Newman stands 6' 2" and weighs 215 lb. He attended Paschal (Fort Worth, TX) high school and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 26th round of the 1970 amateur draft. His debut was on June 30, 1976 and he played his final game on September 7, 1984. Over his career, Newman made $208,000. Common misspellings of his name include Jeffrey Jeff Lynn Newman.