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Back to EpisodesJeff Pyburn: From Gridiron to Diamond, A Legendary Journey
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Jeff Pyburn, UGAs top two-sport athlete and highest MLB draft pick, passed away at 68. From a sports family, he arrived at Georgia as a Parade All-American QB. He started for the Bulldogs from 77-79, showing grit in their run-heavy offense. On the diamond, he shone as an All-SEC outfielder, batting .400 in 80 with 15 homers. The Padres drafted him 5th overall, but a knee injury ended his sports dreams. He graduated from ASU law school and built a 40-year career as a trial attorney.
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