Jeffrey began his National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings in 1961. He also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers. He won the Stanley Cup in 1967 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played four years in junior with the Hamilton Red Wings. He suffered a severe charley horse that would affect his play for the rest of his career. Jeffrey then turned pro with the Detroit Red Wings in 1961-62. He stuck with them for most of the following four seasons, missing some time for injuries. An automobile accident ended his career in October, 1969.