Bobby Joe Esposito (1999) - Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame

Bobby Joe Esposito

Induction:
1999
Class:
1986

Bobby Joe Esposito was one of the most prolific scorers ever to don a Scarlet Knight uniform, leading Rutgers in goals, points and game-winning goals in each of his four seasons. Esposito finished his career with 50 goals and 125 points, both of which put his name second on the school's all-time list. A durable and dependable player, Esposito started all 76 games in his Rutgers career and recorded 16 multiple-goal games and 17 game-winners during that time. His brilliant career began with a 17-1-2 overall record and a trip to the NCAA Tournament in 1983, the first berth for Rutgers in the national tournament in over 20 years. His career also ended on a positive note, as Esposito was a first team All-America selection in 1986 after scoring 15 goals and recording four assists. A standout in the classroom as well, Esposito was named Academic All-America in 1986 and received the Coursen Award in 1987. Following his standout career at Rutgers, he played professionally for 13 seasons at the time of his induction.