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Cornelius W. Trappenburg

  • Class
    1972
  • Induction
    1976
  • Sport(s)
    Soccer
Forward ... Set numerous school records, including assists in a game (7 vs. Alfred in 1970), assists in a season (18 in 1970) and assists in a career (39) ... 1968: Rensselaer Freshman Athlete of the Year ... 1969: Had 17 goals and 17 assists ... All-State ... Team was 10-2 and played in NCAA Tournament ... 1970: Had 10 goals and 18 assists for 38 points ... All-ICAC ... ICAC Player of the Year ... All-State ... All-American ... Team was 8-4 ... 1971: Captain ... Had nine goals and four assists for 22 points ... Team MVP ... All-ICAC ... All-State ... Team was 9-2-1 ... Coach Goodyear: “He never stopped amazing me with the things he did with the ball. He had great stamina, plenty of desire for victory to go along with his great attitude. He was the only All-American I’ve coached, but in playing against RPI as a college player, I would say he compares quite favorably with them.” ... Other: Selected by Rochester Lancers in fourth round of 1972 North American Soccer League Draft ... Olympia president in 1971-72 ... Pi Kappa Alpha ... Mechanical Engineering ... Stamford, New York ... Stamford High School.
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