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John Rollins to be Inducted into the Fordham Athletic Hall of Fame

Former men’s soccer standout to join likes of Vince Lombardi and Frankie Frisch

Men's Soccer

John Rollins to be Inducted into the Fordham Athletic Hall of Fame

Former men’s soccer standout to join likes of Vince Lombardi and Frankie Frisch

Bronx, N.Y. - Eight individuals will be enshrined into the Fordham University Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, October 17, in the McShane Center as part of Homecoming Weekend, including former men's soccer alum John Rollins, FCRH '86.
 
The eight will join the likes of Frankie Frisch, Vince Lombardi, Wellington Mara and Vin Scully in the Fordham Athletics Hall of Fame.
 
John Rollins, FCRH '86 (Men's Soccer)
John Rollins* Four-year starter
* Two-time All-MAAC selection
* Two-time First Team All-Tri-State Conference pick
* Honorable Mention All-New York State as a senior
* Started and played every minute as a senior in 1985, leading team to a 13-4-3 record
* Named First Team All-MAAC and All-Tri-State Conference in 1985
* Also named Honorable Mention All-New York State
* 1985 club ranked fourth in New York State Region and top 35 in nation
* Had one goal and six assists as a senior
* Started and played every minute as a junior in 1984, leading team to an 11-6-3 record
* Named Second Team All-MAAC and First Team All-Tri-State Conference as a junior
* 1984 team was ranked eighth in New York State
* Started and played every minute as a sophomore in 1983, leading team to a 10-6-4 record
* Earned Second Team All-Tri-State Conference honors in 1983
* Started and played every minute as a freshman in 1982, leading team to an 11-2-4 record
* 1982 team was ranked third in New York State region and top 30 in country
* Team tied then #1 LIU, 1-1, on Edwards Parade in front of what was considered to be largest soccer crowd ever on Edwards Parade
 
Congratulations to the Fordham Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Each of these individuals' contributions are an integral part of the proud history of Fordham Athletics, and their legacies will be forever remembered and celebrated. 
 
Tickets to attend the October 17 ceremony will be available soon.
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