Portland Timbers midfielder Jack Jewsbury as dual-sport athlete, brewmaster and much more.
Jack the Timber, Jack the Father
“There are definitely some difference when you’re around 25 grown men compared to a seven-year-old and a four-year-old. So, there’s definitely some differences. But, I think you still go about your business the same way as you would at home. You try to be a good guy, a good person and a good father, whether that’s on the field or at home.”
Brew Master
“Occasionally, we’ll have a few different beers. Coming to Portland, I had no idea how huge the beer scene is here. But, I was approached to create a beer of my own, something that was a beer that I would drink. So, we got together with them and did the whole brewing process, which was a lot of fun. They asked me what I liked to drink in a beer, which was kind of a lighter IPA, and we also mixed in some bourbon barrel back into it, which was fun and helped create a different flavor with the beer.”
Dual-sport Athlete
“I grew up playing basketball and still enjoy it in the offseason in my downtime. When we’re not in season, I can’t sit still for too long so I’ll go to the basketball court and shoot around. Recently, my nephew and I were at a local gym, and we were messing around a little bit, doing some trick shots and trying to make half court shots at the same time.”
Favorite Memory at Providence Park
“It’s probably when we lost in the 2013 to Real Salt Lake in the playoffs. Obviously, we were all down as players, but it was a very memorable moment because I think that’s the loudest I’ve ever heard that stadium. Hearing the entire crowd doing the ‘PTFC’ chant was just a moment where the community was still rallying behind us when we’re in a moment where we were down. Obviously, the home opener against Chicago is one that I will always remember as well.”
