Johns Hopkins Blue Jays lacrosse
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The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays men's lacrosse team represents Johns Hopkins University
in National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division I college lacrosse
. The team was founded in 1883 and is the school's most prominent sports team. The Blue Jays have won 44 national championships including nine NCAA
Division I titles (2007, 2005, 1987, 1985, 1984, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1974), 29 USILA
titles, and six ILA titles.
Hopkins competes with Maryland in college lacrosse's most historic rivalry, the two teams having met more than 100 times. The Blue Jays also consider Princeton
and Syracuse
, their top competitors for the national title in the NCAA era, as significant rivals, and play Loyola
in the cross-town "Charles Street Massacre." Other heated competitors include Virginia
, and in-state opponents Towson
, University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Navy
.
In the past, the Johns Hopkins lacrosse teams have represented the United States in international competition. Johns Hopkins represented the United States in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam
and 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
where lacrosse was a demonstration sport
, winning the tournament in 1932. Additionally, they won the 1974 World Lacrosse Championship
in Melbourne
, Australia
where they represented the United States.
The Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame
, governed by US Lacrosse
, is located on the Homewood campus and is adjacent to the home field for both the men's and women's
lacrosse teams, Homewood Field
.
(USILA) began rating college lacrosse teams and awarding gold medals to the top teams. Johns Hopkins was the recipient of one of these in 1928, alongside Maryland, Navy
, and Rutgers
—each of which had only one regular-season collegiate defeat. From 1936 through 1970, the USILA awarded the Wingate Memorial Trophy
to the annual champion, based on regular-season records. In 1971
, the NCAA began hosting an annual men's tournament
to determine the national champion. The Wingate Memorial Trophy was presented to the first two NCAA Division I champions (1971 and 1972) and was then retired.
is named for Lt. Col. Jack Turnbull
, a Blue Jays star, who died in World War II after his B-24 crashed while returning from a bombing run over Germany.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
in National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
(NCAA) Division I college lacrosse
College lacrosse
College lacrosse refers to lacrosse played by student athletes at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. In both countries, men's field lacrosse and women's lacrosse are played in both the varsity and club levels...
. The team was founded in 1883 and is the school's most prominent sports team. The Blue Jays have won 44 national championships including nine NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division I titles (2007, 2005, 1987, 1985, 1984, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1974), 29 USILA
United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association
The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association is an association of institutions with varsity college lacrosse programs in all three NCAA divisions, founded in 1885.-Awards:...
titles, and six ILA titles.
Princeton Tigers
The Princeton Tigers are the athletic teams of Princeton University. The school sponsors 31 varsity sports. The school has won several NCAA national championships, including one in men's fencing, six in men's lacrosse, three in women's lacrosse, and eight in men's golf...
and Syracuse
Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse
The Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team represents Syracuse University in NCAA Division I men's college lacrosse. The Orange have won 10 NCAA championship titles, and currently competes as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's lacrosse conference...
, their top competitors for the national title in the NCAA era, as significant rivals, and play Loyola
Loyola Greyhounds men's lacrosse
The Loyola University Greyhounds are the NCAA Division I men's collegiate lacrosse team that represents Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland...
in the cross-town "Charles Street Massacre." Other heated competitors include Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse
The Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team represents the University of Virginia in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse...
, and in-state opponents Towson
Towson Tigers
The Towson Tigers, formerly Towson College Knights, are the athletics teams of Towson University. All of the major athletic teams compete in the Colonial Athletic Association with 20 Division I athletic teams The Towson Tigers, formerly Towson College Knights, are the athletics teams of Towson...
, University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Navy
Navy Midshipmen men's lacrosse
The Navy Midshipmen men's lacrosse team represents the United States Naval Academy in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse. Navy currently competes as a member of the Patriot League and play their home games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland...
.
In the past, the Johns Hopkins lacrosse teams have represented the United States in international competition. Johns Hopkins represented the United States in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam
Lacrosse at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Lacrosse was a demonstration sport at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Teams from Canada, Great Britain, and the United States played matches on August 5, 6 & 7. Each team ended the tournament with a record of 1 win and 1 loss...
and 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
Lacrosse at the 1932 Summer Olympics
Lacrosse was a demonstration sport at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Teams from Canada and the United States played three games, with the team from the United States winning the series 2 games to 1...
where lacrosse was a demonstration sport
Demonstration sport
A demonstration sport is a sport which is played to promote itself, most commonly during the Olympic Games, but also at other sporting events.Demonstration sports were officially introduced in 1912 Summer Olympics, when Sweden decided to include glima, traditional Icelandic wrestling, in the...
, winning the tournament in 1932. Additionally, they won the 1974 World Lacrosse Championship
World Lacrosse Championship
The World Lacrosse Championship is the world championship for international men's field lacrosse. From its inception in 1967 through the 2006 event, it was sanctioned by the International Lacrosse Federation...
in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
where they represented the United States.
The Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame
Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame
The US Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame, located in Baltimore, Maryland, on the campus of Johns Hopkins University, is operated by US Lacrosse...
, governed by US Lacrosse
US Lacrosse
US Lacrosse is the national governing body of men and women's lacrosse in the United States, primarily serving the youth game. It provides a leadership role in virtually every aspect of the game, boasts 63 chapters throughout the United States, and offers programs and services to inspire...
, is located on the Homewood campus and is adjacent to the home field for both the men's and women's
Johns Hopkins Blue Jays women's lacrosse
The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays women's lacrosse team represents Johns Hopkins University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's college lacrosse competition...
lacrosse teams, Homewood Field
Homewood Field
Homewood Field is the athletics stadium of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. It was built in 1906 and has an official capacity of 8,500 people. The name is taken, as is that of the entire campus, from that of the estate of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. It serves as the home...
.
Championships
Starting in 1926, the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse AssociationUnited States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association
The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association is an association of institutions with varsity college lacrosse programs in all three NCAA divisions, founded in 1885.-Awards:...
(USILA) began rating college lacrosse teams and awarding gold medals to the top teams. Johns Hopkins was the recipient of one of these in 1928, alongside Maryland, Navy
Navy Midshipmen men's lacrosse
The Navy Midshipmen men's lacrosse team represents the United States Naval Academy in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse. Navy currently competes as a member of the Patriot League and play their home games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland...
, and Rutgers
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are the athletic teams that represent Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey...
—each of which had only one regular-season collegiate defeat. From 1936 through 1970, the USILA awarded the Wingate Memorial Trophy
Wingate Memorial Trophy
The Wingate Memorial Trophy was the award given to the national champion in men's college lacrosse prior to the inception of an NCAA tournament format in 1971....
to the annual champion, based on regular-season records. In 1971
1971 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 1971 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was the first Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament. Prior to this the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association had voted for the national champion and, subsequently, awarded the Wingate Memorial Trophy for the NCAA...
, the NCAA began hosting an annual men's tournament
NCAA 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....
to determine the national champion. The Wingate Memorial Trophy was presented to the first two NCAA Division I champions (1971 and 1972) and was then retired.
Men's Lacrosse Highlights*
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| 912 | All-Time Wins (293 losses, 15 ties) (.757) |
| 44 | National Championship Titles (all-time) |
| 9 | NCAA Division I Championships NCAA 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.... |
| 29 | USILA United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association is an association of institutions with varsity college lacrosse programs in all three NCAA divisions, founded in 1885.-Awards:... Titles |
| 6 | ILA Titles |
| 1 | World Lacrosse Championship World Lacrosse Championship The World Lacrosse Championship is the world championship for international men's field lacrosse. From its inception in 1967 through the 2006 event, it was sanctioned by the International Lacrosse Federation... (1974) |
| 2 | U.S. Olympic Olympic Games The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate... Teams (1928, 1932) |
| 40 | Consecutive NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States... Tournament Appearances (1972-2011) |
| 18 | NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States... National Championship Game Appearances |
| 12 | Undefeated Seasons |
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| 65 | National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Members |
| 525 | All Americans USILA All-American Team The USILA All-American Team is an honor given annually to the best American men's college lacrosse players at their respective positions by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association. The term All-American is derived from the same practice in American college football, in which the... (from 1922-2009) |
| 180 | First Team All Americans USILA All-American Team The USILA All-American Team is an honor given annually to the best American men's college lacrosse players at their respective positions by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association. The term All-American is derived from the same practice in American college football, in which the... (from 1922-2011) |
| 11 | Enners Award Lt. Raymond Enners Award The Lt. Raymond Enners Award is an award given annually to the NCAA's most outstanding player in men's college lacrosse. The award is presented by the USILA and is named after Raymond Enners, who attended the United States Military Academy, class of 1967, and served in the U.S. Army during the... Winners (player) |
| 1 | Tewaaraton Trophy Tewaaraton Trophy The Tewaaraton Trophy is an award given annually, since 2001, to the most outstanding American college lacrosse player. It is the lacrosse equivalent of football's Heisman Trophy. The trophy is presented by the Greater Washington Sports Alliance and the University Club of Washington, D.C... Winner (player) |
| 15 | Turnbull Award Jack Turnbull Award The "Lt. Col. J. I. Turnbull Award" — also known as the Jack Turnbull Award — is an award given to the United States' top collegiate attackman in lacrosse, named after National Lacrosse Hall of Fame alumnus Jack Turnbull. The award is given to a player in Division I, Division II, and Division... Winners (attackman) |
| 7 | McLaughlin Award McLaughlin Award The Lt. Donald McLaughlin Jr. Award — also known as the "Don McLaughlin Award" — has been given annually since 1973 by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association to the NCAA's most outstanding college lacrosse midfielder. The award is presented to the best midfielder in Division I,... Winners (midfielder) |
| 15 | Schmeisser Award Schmeisser Award The William C. Schmeisser Award is an award given annually to the NCAA's most outstanding defenseman in men's college lacrosse. The award is presented by the USILA and is named after William C. "Father Bill" Schmeisser, a player and coach for Johns Hopkins University in the early 1900s. ... Winners (defenseman) |
| 14 | Kelly Award Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award The Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award is presented annually by the USILA to the top college goaltender in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III. Johns Hopkins has won the most awards, with 14. Starting in 1990, the award has also been presented to the top women's goaltender in NCAA Divisions I, II & III.... Winners (goalie) |
| 4 | Touchstone Award F. Morris Touchstone Award The F. Morris Touchstone Award is an award given by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association to the nation's most outstanding NCAA Division I Lacrosse Head Coach. The award was first presented in 1958.... Winners (coach) |
- as of 5/19/2011
JHU Men's Career Leaders
Career leaders are taken from the Updated Johns Hopkins Record Book. These records were included in the game notes for the JHU-Navy game in May 2008.Career Goal Leaders
| Name | Years | Goals | Name | Years | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Riordan Terry Riordan Terry Riordan is a person who plays the worst sport in the world except for soccer. He is a member of Major League Lacrosse's Los Angeles Riptide and plays attack. He also played for the Long Island Lizards in 2001 and 2002. Terry's brother James played lacrosse at Penn and another brother, Dan,... |
1992-95 | 184 (a) | Richie Hirsch | 1974-77 | 101 |
| Brian Piccola | 1991-95 | 154 | Conor Ford | 2001-04 | 101 |
| Franz Wittelsberger | 1973-76 | 151 | Dave Huntley | 1976-79 | 100 |
| Michael O'Neill | 1975-78 | 138 | Brian Wood | 1984-87 | 100 |
| Jeff Cook | 1979-82 | 128 | Delverne Dressel Delverne Dressel Delverne "Del" Dressel is an American lacrosse player and a National Hall of Fame member, inducted in 2002. Dressel played midfielder for the Johns Hopkins University helping the team to NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships in 1984 and 1985.... |
1983-86 | 99 |
| Bobby Benson | 2000-03 | 124 | Peter Scott | 1981-84 | 99 |
| Paul Rabil Paul Rabil Paul Rabil , is a lacrosse player with the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League and the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse... |
2005-08 | 111 | Dylan Schlott | 1996-99 | 97 |
| Kevin Huntley Kevin Huntley (lacrosse) Kevin Huntley is a professional lacrosse player with the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League. He plays the attack position... |
2005-08 | 109 | Kyle Barrie | 2002-05 | 96 |
| Bill Morrill | 1957-59 | 107 | Kyle Wharton | 2008-2011 | 96 |
| Dan Denihan | 1996-00 | 104 | Jerry Schmidt | 1960-62 | 95 |
| Jack Thomas John Thomas (lacrosse) John "Jack" Thomas was an All-American lacrosse player at Johns Hopkins University from 1972 to 1974.-Lacrosse career:Thomas led the Blue Jays to a national title in 1974. He is ranked fourth all-time in Hopkin's scoring with 224 career points... |
1972-74 | 103 | Steven Boyle | 2007-10 | 95 |
| Mike Morrill | 1985-88 | 102 | Craig Bubier | 1984-87 | 92 |
- (a) 6th on the NCAA career goals list
Career Assist Leaders
| Name | Years | Assists | Name | Years | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Marr | 1993-96 | 134 | Del Dressel | 1983-86 | 75 |
| Joe Cowan | 1967-69 | 123 | Matt Panetta | 1988-91 | 71 |
| Jack Thomas John Thomas (lacrosse) John "Jack" Thomas was an All-American lacrosse player at Johns Hopkins University from 1972 to 1974.-Lacrosse career:Thomas led the Blue Jays to a national title in 1974. He is ranked fourth all-time in Hopkin's scoring with 224 career points... |
1972-74 | 121 | Franz Wittelsberger | 1973-76 | 69 |
| Mickey Webster | 1957-59 | 105 | Steven Boyle | 2007-10 | 68 |
| Richie Hirsch | 1974-77 | 103 | Paul Rabil Paul Rabil Paul Rabil , is a lacrosse player with the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League and the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse... |
2005-08 | 67 |
| Michael O'Neill | 1975-78 | 99 | Bill Morrill | 1957-59 | 67 |
| Dan Denihan | 1996-00 | 99 | Terry Riordan Terry Riordan Terry Riordan is a person who plays the worst sport in the world except for soccer. He is a member of Major League Lacrosse's Los Angeles Riptide and plays attack. He also played for the Long Island Lizards in 2001 and 2002. Terry's brother James played lacrosse at Penn and another brother, Dan,... |
1992-95 | 63 |
| Jeff Cook | 1979-82 | 91 | Conor Ford | 2001-04 | 59 |
| Brian Piccola | 1991-95 | 91 | Peter Scott | 1981-84 | 58 |
| Kevin Boland | 2001-04 | 82 | Downy McCarty | 1966-68 | 55 |
| Brian Wood | 1984-87 | 78 | Roy Mayne | 1960-62 | 53 |
Career Points Leaders
| Name | Years | Point | Name | Years | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Riordan Terry Riordan Terry Riordan is a person who plays the worst sport in the world except for soccer. He is a member of Major League Lacrosse's Los Angeles Riptide and plays attack. He also played for the Long Island Lizards in 2001 and 2002. Terry's brother James played lacrosse at Penn and another brother, Dan,... |
1992-95 | 247 | Delverne Dressel Delverne Dressel Delverne "Del" Dressel is an American lacrosse player and a National Hall of Fame member, inducted in 2002. Dressel played midfielder for the Johns Hopkins University helping the team to NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships in 1984 and 1985.... |
1983-86 | 174 |
| Brian Piccola | 1991-95 | 245 | Bill Morrill | 1957-59 | 174 |
| Michael O'Neill | 1975-78 | 237 | Bobby Benson | 2000-03 | 167 |
| Jack Thomas John Thomas (lacrosse) John "Jack" Thomas was an All-American lacrosse player at Johns Hopkins University from 1972 to 1974.-Lacrosse career:Thomas led the Blue Jays to a national title in 1974. He is ranked fourth all-time in Hopkin's scoring with 224 career points... |
1972-74 | 224 | Steven Boyle | 2007-10 | 163 |
| Franz Wittelsberger | 1973-76 | 220 | Conor Ford | 2001-04 | 160 |
| Jeff Cook | 1979-82 | 219 | Matt Panetta | 1988-91 | 157 |
| Richie Hirsch | 1974-77 | 204 | Peter Scott | 1981-84 | 157 |
| Dan Denihan | 1996-00 | 203 | Mike Morrill | 1985-88 | 147 |
| Joe Cowan | 1967-69 | 197 | Mickey Webster | 1957-59 | 147 |
| Dave Marr | 1993-96 | 193 | Kevin Huntley Kevin Huntley (lacrosse) Kevin Huntley is a professional lacrosse player with the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League. He plays the attack position... |
2005-08 | 139 |
| Paul Rabil Paul Rabil Paul Rabil , is a lacrosse player with the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League and the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse... |
2005-08 | 178 | Kyle Barrie | 2002-05 | 139 |
| Brian Wood | 1984-87 | 178 |
Four Time All-Americans
| Name | Years | Position | Name | Years | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Black | 1979-82 | Defense | Michael O'Neill | 1975-78 | Attack |
| Lloyd Bunting | 1947-50 | Defense | Brian Piccola | 1991-95 | Attack |
| John DeTomasso | 1983-86 | Defense | Paul Rabil Paul Rabil Paul Rabil , is a lacrosse player with the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League and the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse... |
2005-08 | Midfield |
| Delverne Dressel Delverne Dressel Delverne "Del" Dressel is an American lacrosse player and a National Hall of Fame member, inducted in 2002. Dressel played midfielder for the Johns Hopkins University helping the team to NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships in 1984 and 1985.... (b) |
1983-86 | Midfield | Terry Riordan Terry Riordan Terry Riordan is a person who plays the worst sport in the world except for soccer. He is a member of Major League Lacrosse's Los Angeles Riptide and plays attack. He also played for the Long Island Lizards in 2001 and 2002. Terry's brother James played lacrosse at Penn and another brother, Dan,... |
1992-95 | Attack |
| Mark Greenberg | 1977-80 | Defense | Fred Smith | 1947-50 | Midfield |
| Richie Hirsch | 1974-77 | Attack | John Tolson | 1938-41 | Defense |
| Donaldson Kelly | 1931-34 | Attack | Doug Turnbull Doug Turnbull Douglas Clayland Turnbull, Jr. was an American lacrosse player. He was the first player, and remains one of only four, to have been named to the USILA All-America first team all four years of his college career. Turnbull played college lacrosse and football at Johns Hopkins University. In 1923, he... (b) |
1922-25 | Attack |
| Quint Kessenich | 1987-90 | Goaltender | Franz Wittelsberger | 1973-76 | Attack |
| Millard Lang | 1931-34 | Midfield | Brian Wood | 1984-87 | Attack |
| Milford Marchant | 1993-96 | Midfield |
- (b) Dressel & Turnbull were four-time, first-team All-American
Jack Turnbull Award
The Jack Turnbull AwardJack Turnbull Award
The "Lt. Col. J. I. Turnbull Award" — also known as the Jack Turnbull Award — is an award given to the United States' top collegiate attackman in lacrosse, named after National Lacrosse Hall of Fame alumnus Jack Turnbull. The award is given to a player in Division I, Division II, and Division...
is named for Lt. Col. Jack Turnbull
Jack Turnbull
John Inglehardt "Jack" Turnbull was an American lacrosse player and 1965 inductee into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He lends his name to the Jack Turnbull Award, given to the nation's best collegiate attackman.-Biography:...
, a Blue Jays star, who died in World War II after his B-24 crashed while returning from a bombing run over Germany.
See also
- Johns Hopkins – Maryland rivalry
- Johns Hopkins Blue Jays women's lacrosseJohns Hopkins Blue Jays women's lacrosseThe Johns Hopkins Blue Jays women's lacrosse team represents Johns Hopkins University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's college lacrosse competition...