Peter Jacobs
Encyclopedia
Peter Jacobs is a former professional lacrosse
player. Jacobs graduated from Johns Hopkins University
in Baltimore, MD in 1995. In his senior year, he was team captain
of the Blue Jays
was named first-team All-American in 1995 and lead his team to the Final Four.
career in 1996
with the Philadelphia Wings
. He played with the Wings until his retirement before the 2009 season
, making him one of the longest tenured professional athletes in Philadelphia sports.
for three seasons. During his tenure he won 524 of 1,016 face-off draws ranking him among the best in the sport.
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick, mainly played in the United States and Canada. It is a contact sport which requires padding. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh...
player. Jacobs graduated from Johns Hopkins University
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 Baltimore, MD in 1995. In his senior year, he was team captain
Captain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
of the Blue Jays
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...
was named first-team All-American in 1995 and lead his team to the Final Four.
NLL career
Peter Jacobs began his National Lacrosse LeagueNational 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...
career in 1996
1996 MILL season
-Awards:-Weekly Awards:Each week, a player is awarded "Player of the Week" honours.-Monthly Awards:An award is also given out monthly for the best overall player.-All-Pro Teams:First Team:*Gary Gait, Philadelphia*Paul Gait, Rochester...
with the Philadelphia Wings
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....
. He played with the Wings until his retirement before the 2009 season
2009 NLL season
-Pre-season:* August 19, 2008: The NLL announced that the Minnesota Swarm would be moving from the East division to the West division, giving the West six teams to the East's seven....
, making him one of the longest tenured professional athletes in Philadelphia sports.
Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 1996 | Philadelphia | 8 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | Philadelphia | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | Philadelphia | 11 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 | ||
| 2000 | Philadelphia | 12 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 69 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | Philadelphia | 12 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 80 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | Philadelphia | 12 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 110 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | Philadelphia | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 81 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2004 | Philadelphia | 12 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 122 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2005 | Philadelphia | 16 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 180 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2006 | Philadelphia | 16 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 147 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2007 | Philadelphia | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 79 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2008 | Philadelphia | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| NLL Totals | 164 | 65 | 119 | 184 | 1086 | 83 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 65 | 2 | |||
MLL career
Peter Jacobs retired after playing with the New Jersey PrideNew Jersey Pride
The New Jersey Pride were a men's field lacrosse team formerly based in Piscataway, New Jersey, United States. They played in Major League Lacrosse from 2001-2008.-Franchise history:...
for three seasons. During his tenure he won 524 of 1,016 face-off draws ranking him among the best in the sport.
Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2001 | New Jersey | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 95 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2002 | New Jersey | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 97 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | New Jersey | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| MLL Totals | 40 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 228 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |||
External links
- Peter Jacobs - Head Coach of the New Jersey Pride at the MLLMajor League LacrosseMajor 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 :...
Website