Jake Bergey
Encyclopedia
Jake Bergey is a retired lacrosse player. Bergey played ten seasons for the Philadelphia Wings
in the National Lacrosse League
. Bergey is the son of former NFL star Bill Bergey
, and brother of fellow lacrosse player Josh Bergey.
in 1998. Bergey quickly became a fan favorite, wearing #66, the same number his father wore with the Philadelphia Eagles
where he was a star linebacker
. He was a member of both the 1998
& 2001
National Lacrosse League Champion's Cup
Wings teams. Bergey was an alternate captain for the Wings from 2001 to 2007. and was Captain for the 2004 season. At the end of the 2007 season
, Bergey was the second leading scorer in Wings history.
After playing 10 years for the Wings, Bergey was chosen by Boston coach and former teammate Tom Ryan
in the 2007
National Lacrosse League expansion draft
. Subsequent to the draft, Boston put the "franchise tag" on him to retain his rights for the 2008 season. Boston drafted Bergey even though he had off-season knee surgery and was considering retirement.
Bergey has stated that he has no intention of playing outside of Philadelphia. In the Philadelphia Daily News
, Bergey was quoted as saying
During the 2007 Entry Draft
, Bergey was traded back to the Wings in exchange for two late round draft picks.
After the Blazers sat out the 2008 season, another expansion draft was held, and again Bergey was chosen by Boston. However in February 2009, he was traded back to the Wings for a conditional draft pick so that he could retire as a member of the only team he had ever played for.
& 2002
, Bergey played in Major League Lacrosse
for the Rochester Rattlers
. In 2003, he was limited to one game with the Baltimore Bayhawks
due to injury a knee injury that also forced him to miss the entire 2003 NLL season. He has not played in the MLL since.
game as a freshman at Salisbury State University in 1995, helping the team win its second-ever NCAA Division III national title. He was also a first-team All-American in 1995, 1996, and 1997 at Salisbury. Bergey was a high school All-American in 1993 at Tatnall School, a respected prep school in Delaware.
Philadelphia Wings
The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
in the National Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league in North America. It currently has nine teams; three in Canada and six in the United States. Unlike other lacrosse leagues which play in the summer, the NLL plays its games in the winter and spring. Each year, the playoff...
. Bergey is the son of former NFL star Bill Bergey
Bill Bergey
William Earl Bergey is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. He played collegiately for Arkansas State University and for the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals and the NFL Philadelphia Eagles....
, and brother of fellow lacrosse player Josh Bergey.
NLL
Bergey joined the Philadelphia WingsPhiladelphia Wings
The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
in 1998. Bergey quickly became a fan favorite, wearing #66, the same number his father wore with the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
where he was a star linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
. He was a member of both the 1998
1998 NLL season
Before the 1998 season, the Major Indoor Lacrosse League was renamed to be the National Lacrosse League, in the process increasing the length of the regular season from ten to twelve games. The first season as the NLL began on January 3, 1998 and concluded with the second championship game on April...
& 2001
2001 NLL season
-Awards:-Weekly Awards:Each week, a player is awarded "Player of the Week" honours.-Monthly Awards:Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie.-Statistics Leaders:...
National Lacrosse League Champion's Cup
Champion's Cup
The Champion's Cup is the trophy awarded to the playoff winners in the National Lacrosse League.-Winners:-Most Valuable Players:-Champion's Cup appearances:Only currently active teams are listed.-All-time Champion's Cup wins:...
Wings teams. Bergey was an alternate captain for the Wings from 2001 to 2007. and was Captain for the 2004 season. At the end of the 2007 season
2007 NLL season
The Knighthawks had the overall top seed in the playoffs, but were unable to host the Championship game due to a scheduling conflict at the Blue Cross Arena.-Team Movement:...
, Bergey was the second leading scorer in Wings history.
After playing 10 years for the Wings, Bergey was chosen by Boston coach and former teammate Tom Ryan
Tom Ryan (lacrosse)
Tom Ryan is a lacrosse coach and former professional player. He is the current head coach of the Charlotte Copperheads of the North American Lacrosse League. Ryan is the former head coach of the Boston Blazers of the National Lacrosse League.-Playing career:...
in the 2007
2007 NLL season
The Knighthawks had the overall top seed in the playoffs, but were unable to host the Championship game due to a scheduling conflict at the Blue Cross Arena.-Team Movement:...
National Lacrosse League expansion draft
National Lacrosse League expansion draft
The National Lacrosse League expansion draft is a meeting where the general managers of expansion National Lacrosse League teams begin to fill their teams with unprotected players from the rosters of existing NLL teams. Such a draft occurs whenever an expansion NLL franchise is awarded...
. Subsequent to the draft, Boston put the "franchise tag" on him to retain his rights for the 2008 season. Boston drafted Bergey even though he had off-season knee surgery and was considering retirement.
Bergey has stated that he has no intention of playing outside of Philadelphia. In the Philadelphia Daily News
Philadelphia Daily News
The Philadelphia Daily News is a tabloid newspaper that serves Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The newspaper is owned by Philadelphia Media Holdings which also owns Philadelphia's other major newspaper The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Daily News began publishing on March 31, 1925, under...
, Bergey was quoted as saying
During the 2007 Entry Draft
National Lacrosse League entry draft
The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US college programs and Canada's junior lacrosse system....
, Bergey was traded back to the Wings in exchange for two late round draft picks.
After the Blazers sat out the 2008 season, another expansion draft was held, and again Bergey was chosen by Boston. However in February 2009, he was traded back to the Wings for a conditional draft pick so that he could retire as a member of the only team he had ever played for.
MLL
In 20012001 MLL season
The 2001 Major League Lacrosse season was the 1st season of the league. The season began on June 7 and concluded with the championship game on September 3, 2001.-General information:...
& 2002
2002 MLL season
2002 Major League Lacrosse season was the 2nd season of the league. The season began on June 6 and concluded with the championship game on September 1, 2002.-General information:Baltimore moved its home games to Ravens Stadium...
, Bergey played in Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse, or MLL, is a professional men's field lacrosse league that is made up of five teams in the United States and one team in Canada.- History :...
for the Rochester Rattlers
Rochester Rattlers
The Rochester Rattlers are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Rochester, New York. They are a charter member of the MLL. From their inaugural season in 2001 to 2005, they were in the National Division. From 2006 to 2008, they were a member of the Eastern...
. In 2003, he was limited to one game with the Baltimore Bayhawks
Baltimore Bayhawks
The Chesapeake Bayhawks are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Annapolis, Maryland. They have played in the MLL since the 2001 season. From the league's inception in 2001 through 2005, they were in the National Division and from 2006 to 2008, they were in the...
due to injury a knee injury that also forced him to miss the entire 2003 NLL season. He has not played in the MLL since.
Collegiate
Jake scored five goals in the NCAA Men's Lacrosse ChampionshipNCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship
The annual NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament determines the top men's field lacrosse team in the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III....
game as a freshman at Salisbury State University in 1995, helping the team win its second-ever NCAA Division III national title. He was also a first-team All-American in 1995, 1996, and 1997 at Salisbury. Bergey was a high school All-American in 1993 at Tatnall School, a respected prep school in Delaware.
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 1998 | Philadelphia | 12 | 20 | 18 | 38 | 35 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 6 | ||
| 1999 | Philadelphia | 12 | 31 | 39 | 70 | 52 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 2000 | Philadelphia | 12 | 27 | 35 | 62 | 67 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | Philadelphia | 14 | 43 | 43 | 86 | 90 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | Philadelphia | 13 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 56 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | Philadelphia | 11 | 11 | 27 | 38 | 39 | 18 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2005 | Philadelphia | 15 | 16 | 25 | 41 | 46 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2006 | Philadelphia | 16 | 27 | 28 | 55 | 43 | 11 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2007 | Philadelphia | 15 | 22 | 25 | 47 | 60 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2008 | Philadelphia | 13 | 29 | 31 | 60 | 89 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| NLL Totals | 133 | 256 | 301 | 557 | 577 | 122 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 8 | |||
MLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2001 | Rochester | 14 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | Rochester | 14 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | Baltimore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| MLL Totals | 29 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |||
Salisbury University
| Season | GP | G | A | Pts | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 1995 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 1996 | 15 | 57 | 18 | 75 | -- | |
| 1997 | 14 | 39 | 19 | 58 | -- | |
| Totals | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |