A Flint Athlete’s Journey From High School Stardom To Optometry

Radio Free Flint Podcast by The Mitten Channel

Feb 10, 202621:26Society & Culture

Remastered edition: re-edited and shortened for clarity and pace. We trace Jeff Natchez’s path from Flint open gyms and sandlots to a Detroit Tigers draft pick, rookie ball under a young Jim Leyland , and a second career...

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