ALLEN, Jackie (EGGER) ~ Graceland's Hall of Fame

EGGER, ALLEN

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 8/25/2013 at 20:39:49

HALL of FAME

Jackie Allen (Egger)
Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa

Jackie Allen (Egger) first came to Graceland University in 1995 following two years of collegiate play at Peru St. University. The Yellowjacket's welcomed someone of Allen's ability with open arms. Jackie made an immediate impact in both volleyball and softball. In volleyball she was named All Tournament team three times at the Graceland Invitational, the NAIA Classic twice, and once at the Emporia State Invite. She was also named HAAC player of the week on 10 different occasions, received 1st team all-conference honors in both 1995 and 1996 as well as being named to the All-American team in both seasons. She remains one of the finest players to ever play for Head Coach Stew McDole. Although Jackie made her mark in volleyball, what she did in softball was every bit as remarkable. Never playing a day of organized softball until she arrived on campus, Allen was named HAAC player of the week on four separate occasions, 1st team all HAAC team in both of her Yellowjacket campaigns, and 1st team All-Region V her senior year.

Jackie currently resides in Corpos Cristi, Texas with her husband and three children. She is enlisted in the military and is completing her final year of nursing school.

Jackie Allen (Egger) was inducted into Graceland University's Hall of Fame in 2007.

SOURCES: gujackets.com/f/Hall_of_Fame.php; supportvolleyball.org/Board/StewMcDole.aspx

Submission by Sharon R. Becker, August of 2013