50-for-50: Jeff Dumont, Baseball 1978-80
In 2021 LB celebrates the 50-year anniversary of its athletics program. Beginning in January, we will highlight people, teams and moments from the past five decades of Roadrunner Athletics. You can nominate a former athlete, coach, team, suppter or memorable moment from LB Athletics using this form.
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The Early Years: 1969-1979
Jeff Dumont, Baseball 1979-80
Dumont was a standout second baseball for Linn-Benton, and helped lead the Roadrunners to the NJCAA World Series in 1980. LB also won the Region 18 title and Dumont earned all-OCCAA honors.
Dumont originally went to Brigham Young University after graduating from West Albany High School, but transferred to LB for the 1979-80 school year.
Dumont was a good contact hitter with a high on-base percentage. He also was considered an excellent fielder who turned many double plays. He went on to play baseball at Southern Utah State where he earned all-Conference honors as an infielder.
Dumont has worked for many years at Nike.
Dumont was inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame in 2005.
