Jeff Sendobry
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Jeff Sendobry is a retired American soccer defender
who spent one season in the American Soccer League
and four in the Major Indoor Soccer League.
Sendobry grew up in St. Louis where he attended Christian Brothers College High School
. He began his collegiate career at St. Louis Community College
where he was a 1977 Honorable Mention (third team) NJCAA All American.
He then attended the Indiana University where he played on the men's soccer team in 1978 and 1979. In 1980, he played for the Cleveland Cobras
in the American Soccer League
. In the fall of 1980, he signed with the expansion St. Louis Steamers
of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He remained with the Steamers until 1984.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who spent one season in the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
and four in the Major Indoor Soccer League.
Sendobry grew up in St. Louis where he attended Christian Brothers College High School
Christian Brothers College High School
Christian Brothers College High School , is a Lasallian Catholic college preparatory school for young men in St. Louis, Missouri. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis and is owned and operated by the De La Salle Christian Brothers Midwest District.-Early years :The school...
. He began his collegiate career at St. Louis Community College
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis Community College is the Missouri two-year college supported by the Junior College District of St. Louis City – St. Louis County. The three original campuses were built simultaneously in 1964: Florissant Valley , Forest Park , and Meramec . A fourth campus, Wildwood opened in August 2007...
where he was a 1977 Honorable Mention (third team) NJCAA All American.
He then attended the Indiana University where he played on the men's soccer team in 1978 and 1979. In 1980, he played for the Cleveland Cobras
Cleveland Cobras
The Cleveland Stars were an American soccer club based in Cleveland, Ohio and a member of the American Soccer League in 1972-73. Before the 1974 season, the name was changed to the Cleveland Cobras. The Stars' colors were blue and white...
in the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. In the fall of 1980, he signed with the expansion St. Louis Steamers
St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena.-Ownership:* Ben Kerner & Partnership * Thomas M...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He remained with the Steamers until 1984.