Jake Bergey
Bergey in 2025 | |
| Born | May 4, 1974 Covington, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 225 pounds (102 kg) |
| Position | Forward |
| NLL draft | 38th overall, 1997 Philadelphia Wings |
| NLL teams | Philadelphia Wings |
| MLL teams | Rochester Rattlers Baltimore Bayhawks |
| NCAA team | Salisbury |
| Pro career | 1998–2008 |
Jake Bergey (born May 4, 1974) is an American former lacrosse player. He played 10 seasons for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and also played three seasons in Major League Lacrosse (MLL).
The son of NFL player Bill Bergey, Jake Bergey was born in Kentucky and grew up in the Philadelphia area. He grew up playing several sports and was a standout football and lacrosse player at the Tatnall School in Delaware. After high school, he played lacrosse in college for the Salisbury Sea Gulls, being a three-time first-team All-American while helping the team win two national championships.
Following his graduation from college, Bergey joined the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) in 1998, having been selected in the league's 1997 draft. He became a fan favorite and played 10 seasons for the Wings, contributing to their 1998 and 2001 Champion's Cup victories while scoring 256 goals and 301 assists for a total of 557 points, each placing second in franchise history. He also played three seasons in Major League Lacrosse (MLL) with the Rochester Rattlers and Baltimore Bayhawks.