#11

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Full Name:
 

Brett Michael Gardner

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Nicknames:

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“Gardy”

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Born:  
   

August 24, 1983

Holly Hill, South Carolina

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Family:  

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Father: Jerry Gardner 
Mother: Faye
Brother: Glen (Older)

Spouse: Jessica

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His father, Jerry, played in the minor leagues (in the Phillies' system).

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His brother is a landscape architect in Mount Pleasant.

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Friends: 

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Agent: Joe Bick

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School:  

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Holly Hill Academy, Holly Hill, South Carolina.
Mascot: Raiders
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Played in the American Legion Baseball for St. George Post 105 as a child.
 

College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.
Team name: Cougars
Coach: John Pawlowski
 

At first he didn't make this team but after his father fought for him to get on the team he was accepted.

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Baseball Related:

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2005 - Drafted by the New York Yankees (3rd round) ($210,000 signing bonus).
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2008 - June 30th - Major League debut with the New York Yankees.
 

2009 - Won the World Series with the New York Yankees over the Philadelphia Phillies.

2014 - Signed a 4-year contract with the Yankees ($52 million).
 

Extra:

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Resides in Summerville, South Carolina

 

Summerville claims the title "The Birthplace of Sweet Tea."

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He grew up on a farm (crops of corn, cotton, soybeans and wheat).
 

Sample Heckles:

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“Garrrrrrdy, go back to Summerville and drink some sweet tea!"

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Heckle him on twitter:

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