Jeff Samardzija

Samardzija was a former American football wide receiver at the University of Notre Dame. He now plays as a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.

Fast Facts

1. Full Name: Jeffrey Alan Samardzija
2. Born: January 23, 1985
3. Brithplace: Merrillville, Indiana
4. Height: 6'5"
5. Weight: 220 lbs
6. High School: Valparaiso High School in Indiana
7. College: University of Notre Dame
8. Debut: 2008
9. Favorite Food: Papa Johns Cheese Pizza
10. Talent: Dominant ping-ponger
11. Interest: Fishing and Snowboarding
12. Three time All-State selection in football and All-State selection in baseball in Valparaiso High School in Indiana.¹
13. In 2003, he won as a runner-up in both Mr. Football and Mr. Baseball for the state of Indiana.¹

Early Life and Pro Career

Jeff Salamardzija was born January 23, 1985 in Merrillville, Indiana. He is the son of former semi-pro hockey player Sam Salamardzija and older brother of Sammy Salamardzija.¹ Jeff was born with great passion for competition. He learned to become tough by following his older brother from morning to night. When Jeff grew older, his father signed him up for different sports like wrestling, basketball, soccer, baseball and football.

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