Hall of Fame

Jeff Christy

  • Class
  • Induction
    2015
  • Sport(s)
    Athlete
Alma Mater: Freeport, 1987 | Sports: Football, Baseball, Track & Field
 
Christy played center in the NFL for 10 seasons and made the Pro Bowl three times. But at Freeport High School, he was a Jeff of all trades, playing fullback, linebacker, punter and kicker. He was a tremendous all-around player, leading the WPIAL in scoring in 1985. His point total included five field goals. Christy finished his career with 2,482 rushing yards and 337 career points. He set a number of school records, including the longest field goal of 43 yards. He excelled in any sport. He tried track and field as a senior and won a WPIAL championship in the shot put and set a championship meet record in the event. He played varsity baseball as a freshman and sophomore at Freeport and hit .421 in those years. After becoming an offensive lineman at Pitt, Christy had a highly successful career in the NFL, won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was selected to the Pro Bowl three times.