Rutgers University Athletics

Hall of Fame Focus Feature

One of the top lacrosse players in Rutgers history, Bob Vencak starred on defense for the Scarlet Knights from 1979 to 1982. He was a three-time All-American, earning honorable mention honors in 1980 and 1981, and was a Second Team selection in 1982. A three-time winner of the William Miller Trophy, Vencak captained the 1982 RU squad to a record of 10-2, the first Rutgers team to reach double-digit victories. Vencak played in the 1982 North vs. South All-Star Game (Captain) after his senior season and went on to play Club Lacrosse and win four club national titles. In 1985, he was awarded the Heroes Award as the top defenseman in the nation. He played for Team USA on the international stage, bringing back a gold medal and was selected to the "All World Team." He was previously inducted into the Long Island Lacrosse Hall of Fame.