Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame
Alton "Al" Adler
- Induction:
- 1995
- Class:
- 1931
Al Adler, a 1931 Rutgers graduate, played for the Scarlet Knights from 1928-1931. He was the second-leading scorer on the 1928-29 team, which compiled a 10-5 record. Known as an aggressive defensive player, the Bayonne, NJ native was one of the top players for Rutgers in the 1920's. In fact, the current Rutgers defensive player of the year award is named after Adler. Adler was a member of the 1928-29 team, which was the first Rutgers team to defeat CCNY, a team that was coached by the legendary Nat Holman. Following his playing career, Adler became a prominent fixture in the Rutgers athletic scene. He served on the Board of Trustees for 20 years, was a member of the President's Council, was president of the Rutgers Alumni Association and served as the treasurer of the class of 1931.
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