The 1985 men's soccer team is the 11th team and second men's soccer team to be inducted. The team finished the 1985 season 20-1 overall, and still holds the program record for victories. The Golden Knights were ranked No. 1 both nationally and in the Great Lakes region after a perfect 20-0 regular season.
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Led on the field by current Gannon Hall of FamersÂ
Rob van Rheenen and Gerry van DeMerwe, the Knights reached the NCAA quarterfinals. Head coach Rob Russo was named the NCAA Division II coach of the year, and van Rheenen and van DeMerwe were joined by Hans van Rheenen as All-Americans.
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Members of the team included: Mike Albertson, Mike Celetti, Bernie Maygers, Dave Dix, Frank Brown, Glenn Cooper, B.J. Centa, Hans van Rheenen, Dennis Villagomez, Wayne van DeMerwe,Â
Rob van Rheenen, Dan Farrer, Danny Baldauf, Tom Thompson, Tom Cindric, John Poisson, John Black, Andy Bromley, Pete Kossis, Louis Sweterlitsch, Gerald van DeMerwe, managers Rich Killian and Vinnie Padalino, head coach Rob Russo and assistant coach Jim Herlinger.
