Gallagher was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and grew up in the suburban Hamilton Square section of Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. He played in the Nottingham Little League and — as a centerfielder —led Steinert High School to the Central Jersey title in its group and then to the state title for that group.\n', '

Gallagher played college baseball at Mercer County Community College.\n', '

Gallagher was originally drafted third overall by the Oakland Athletics in the January 1980 amateur draft, but did not sign. Five months later, the Cleveland Indians selected him eighth overall in the June secondary draft, and he signed.\n', '

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