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Harvey's Own in Pro Sports |
For a city its size, Harvey, Illinois churns out quite a few professional athletes. If any indication is from its previous and current stars, the City of Harvey can look forward to more of its own heading into professional sports in the future.
The following athletes have played or currently play in professional sports:
Major League Baseball (MLB)
Lou Boudreau
• Cleveland Indians, 1938-50
• Boston Red Sox, 1951-52
• Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
National Football League (NFL)
Barry Gardner
• Cleveland Browns, 2003-present
• Philadelphia Eagles, 1999-2002
Jack Golden
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2002-present
• New York Giants, 2000-01
 Napolean Harris
• Minnesota Vikings, 2005-present
• Oakland Raiders, 2002-2004 |
Jermaine Hampton
• Indianapolis Colts, 2001
Lamar McGriggs
• CFL, 1996-present
• Minnesota Vikings, 1993-94
• New York Giants, 1991-1992
Antwaan Randle El
• Pittsburgh Steelers, 2002-present
Tai Streets
• San Francisco 49ers, 1999-present
Sammy Williams
• San Diego Charges, 2002-present
• Baltimore Ravens, 1999-2001
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Jim Ard
• Chicago Bulls, 1977-78
• Boston Celtics, 1974-77
• Memphis Pros, 1973-74 (ABA)
• New York Nets, 1971-73 (ABA)
Melvin Ely
• Charlotte Bobcats, 2004-present
• Los Angeles Clippers, 2002-2004
Rod Higgins
• Golden State Warriors, 1994-95
• Cleveland Cavaliers, 1993-94
• Sacramento Kings, 1992-93
• Golden State, 1986-1992
• Seattle Supersonics, 1985-86
• Chicago Bulls, 1982-85
U.S. National Team
T. C. Dantzler
• #1 US Greco-Roman Wrestler, 2003
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Mayor's Welcome |
On behalf the entire Harvey community, I would like to welcome you to the official web site of Harvey, Illinois.
Eric J. Kellogg
Mayor |
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