Generals Named to Lacrosse Hall of Fame 
May 24, 2011
Two former Herkimer County Community College lacrosse players were among five men recently inducted into the NJCAA Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Eric Ungleich was a two-time All-American attack man with the Generals in 1987 and ‘88. He went on to an All-American career at Salisbury University
Former HCCC Lacrosse Coach Paul Wehrum, speaking at the induction ceremony said, “Eric Ungleich was a four-time All American and a four-time national champion in the sport we all love. Some of us will never get to achieve even one of these goals. Because of these outstanding accomplishments, Eric has been inducted into Salisbury State’s Hall of Fame. Eric traveled with me on an all-star team to Australia and led that team to a championship. If I had to choose only one player to play attack for me in a championship game it would be Eric Ungleich,” Wehrum said.
“As great a player as Eric is, he is a better father,” Wehrum added. “Rarely in my life have I seen a man dedicate his life to his mom, his dad, his wife and his children. It is an honor to induct Eric Ungleich into the National Junior College Lacrosse Hall of Fame.”
Regy Thorpe ‘92 was also an All-American at Herkimer. He went on to serve as captain at Syracuse University, leading the Orange to a national championship. After graduating from Syracuse, Thorpe had a successful professional lacrosse career.
“All Regy wanted to do was make his coaches, and in particular his mom, proud by achieving his college degree, Wehrum said. “On the lacrosse field, Regy Thorpe struck fear in everyone he played against. He was the unanimous All American at Herkimer and went on to captain Syracuse’s National Championship Lacrosse team. To be named captain of a team like Syracuse in only one year speaks volumes for Regy’s leadership abilities. As great a player as Regy is, he has proven to be an extremely successful businessman and has brought his passion for sports into the field of business. I am proud to induct Regy Thorpe into the National Junior College Lacrosse Hall of Fame.”
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