I almost feel like I shouldn't be posting a message here, since I was a few grades ahead of Jeff at Haworth Public School and I only knew him for a few years when we played on the same Minor League team in Haworth. His dad was our coach along with Steve Saporito. (Rod, I very clearly remember your dandelion picking out in left field, just like it was yesterday!) But I always remembered Jeff as being a good kid and an excellent athlete. He was the home run king and was the main reason we even won at all. He could've bragged and been difficult if he had wanted to, but he didn't. He was always humble when it came to his playing ability. A few years later, Jeff's grandparents were customers on my route when I delivered The Record. I'd often see Mr. Tamborlane there and would ask how Jeff was doing. Even back then, his dad and grandparents were so proud of him. And the last time I saw Jeff was probably about ten years ago when I ran into him in downtown Haworth. We talked for a few minutes and he was still the friendly guy I remembered him as. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this very difficult time. Jeff will always be remembered fondly by so many people. Steve Nigohosian dabeatman@optonline.net