Hall of Fame!!

My Hubby was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Otterbein College this past weekend. What an honor! I'm so proud of him! Although we were not able to attend, our families went to support Jeff. His father Jeff Sr. accepted his award and read his acceptance speech. Jeff hated that he wasn't able to be there, but didn't feel right leaving his teammates here on an undefeated record (needless to say we picked up our first loss that night, but that's beside the point:)) Jeff is the first and only athlete in Otterbein history to be a 2 sport All-American (football and basketball) Here is what Otterbein had to say about Jeff..


Jeff Gibbs' career has been about defying the odds. It was thought to be impossible that someone could become an All-American in both basketball and football, but Jeff became the first. As a 6-2 center for the basketball team, Jeff graduated as Otterbein's all-time leading rebounder (1,496) and ranked fifth on the all-time scoring list (1,924) while playing against men much taller then him. For a football tight end to graduate holding career records for most touchdowns (29) and most receiving yardage (2,476) would be inconceivable, but Jeff did just that while also ranking second in career receptions with 162. His most amazing feat, however, would come his senior year in 2002 as he was named Player of the Year in basketball while leading his team to Otterbein's first national championship in any team sport. These accomplishments have led Jeff to be named to the D3hoops All-Decade team, and to be able to play professionally in Germany.

Antwaun and Nick at the luncheon (Nick is sporting Jeff's current jersey:) )

Nick, Antwaun, Jamie, Mattie and Grandma

Jeff Sr. reading over Jeff's acceptance speech :)

Jeff Sr. with the other inductees being introduced before the football game.


Thanks Mom, Grandma, Mattie, Jeff Sr., Shawn, Nick, Jamie and Antwaun for being there in honor of Jeff.