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Men's Soccer Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

Men's Soccer Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

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George Mason Athletics Men's Soccer 9/23/2011 3:50:00 PM

FAIRFAX, Va. - Four former athletes will be inducted into the George Mason Men's Soccer Hall of Fame as announced by head coach Greg Andrulis. The induction ceremony will take place during halftime of the Old Dominion match on Saturday, September 24 at 7 p.m.

Among the inductees are Mark Ryan (1994-97), Greg Franzke (1989-92), Bob Lilley (1984-87) and Mike Garrett (1979-81).

Mark Ryan (1994-97) Mark Ryan was a four-year starter for Mason and served as team captain from 1995-97. He was a member of the 1996 NCAA Tournament team that defeated Virginia 1-0 in the opening round. A three-time All-Virginia Second Team member (1995-97), Ryan was also a 1997 All-CAA Second Team honoree.

Greg Franzke (1989-92) Greg Franzke was a member of two NCAA Tournament teams (1989 and 1990) after helping lead the Patriots to a 1989 CAA Championship. A four-year starter, Franzke was a 1992 All-Virginia selection in addition to being named All-CAA First Team his final two seasons. Franzke started all 80 games he appeared in and ties for seventh on the all-time career list for games played. Prior to his collegiate career, Franzke was a 1989 High School Parade All-American recipient. Franzke returned to Mason from 1997-2000 as a men's soccer assistant coach.

Bob Lilley (1984-87) A four-year starter and team captain for the Patriots, Bob Lilley helped lead Mason to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. He currently ranks second in the Mason men's soccer program record book in career games played with 82. Following his collegiate career, Lilley went into the coaching realm and has coached the Vancouver Whitecaps, Montreal Impact, Hershey and Detroit Ignition. He was twice named the A-League Coach of the Year in 1997 and 2003 before earning the MISL Coach of the Year honor in 2008. In 2010, Lilley was named the USSF Division II Coach of the Year. Lilley is a current member of the United Soccer League Hall of Fame.

Mike Garrett (1979-81) Mike Garrett was a key player for the Patriots for three seasons before being drafted as the number one pick by the Memphis Americans of the Major Indoor Soccer League in 1981. A team captain, Garrett helped lead Mason to an ECAC-South Championship game in 1980. He was named the Capitol Collegiate Conference Player of the Year and All-Capitol Collegiate Conference in 1980. Following his collegiate career, Lilley played professionally for seven years in the original Major Indoor Soccer League. Over the course of his professional career, Garrett spent time with the Memphis Americans (1981-83), Buffalo Storm (1984), Kalamazoo Kangaroos (1987-88) and Toledo Pride.

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