Hall of Fame
Playing both defense and offense for the varsity football program during his sophomore, junior, and senior years, Jeff Conger was a proud member of the 1987 undefeated state championship team. His senior year, Jeff returned numerous punts for touchdowns and was named the Player of the Year in the NCISAA.
Jeff was also an exceptional baseball player and was coached by his father, Fred Conger. As pitcher and outfielder, Jeff led the Hawks to two state championships in 1989 and 1990. In the 1990 state championship game, he pitched a no hitter with 21 strikeouts, and he hit two triples and a homerun. He was named Player of the Year in both his junior and senior years in the NCISAA.
Drafted to the minors straight out of Latin, Jeff played eight years for the Pittsburgh Pirates and three years for the AA Carolina Mudcats. While with the Pirates, Jeff was often named amongst the fastest until a serious injury shortened his career.
Described by Coach McNulty as a “spectacular athlete,” Jeff ran the 100- and 200-meter races in hopes of breaking school records, which he ultimately achieved — during the baseball season!
Jeff came back to Latin during his baseball offseasons as an assistant coach for the varsity football team, fortunate enough to also be part of numerous State Championships. Once he retired his baseball career, Jeff joined his father to coach Latin’s baseball team, winning the team’s most recent state baseball championship in 2001.
