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January 8, 1984
Jeff Francoeur, American baseball player and broadcaster
Jeff Francoeur
Jeffrey Braden Francoeur, nicknamed "Frenchy", is an American former professional baseball right fielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and Miami Marlins. When his playing days ended, he became a broadcaster; Francoeur is currently one of the lead television analysts for Atlanta Braves games, as well as doing various work for TBS. He also hosts a podcast called "Pure Athlete" that serves as a resource for coaches, parents, and kids going through the process of youth athletics.
January 8
January 8 is the eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 357 days remain until the end of the year.