David Masur (1996) - Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame

David Masur

Induction:
1996
Class:
1984

Masur was the first Scarlet Knight men's soccer athlete to be named All-American back-to-back ans served as a three-time team captain from 1982-84. During those three years, the Maplewood, N.J. native keyed the Scarlet Knights to a 35-14-6 combined record. The 17-1-2 mark in 1983 garnered Rutgers its first NCAA Tournament berth in 22 years. Masur won the Bob McNulty MVP Award in 1982 & 1983 and was a participant in the 1984 Senior Bowl. He graduated among Rutgers' all-time leaders in assists (14) assist leaders and points (30). His success as a Scarlet Knight player was rewarded with his jersey retirement in 1989. A second round selection by the Chicago Sting in the second round of the Major Indoor Soccer League draft, Masur followed his Rutgers career with 10 years in the professional ranks. He later joined the coaching ranks serving as an assistant "On the Banks" for two years and leading Montclair State to three NCAA postseason tournaments. Masur became the head coach at St. John's University in 1991 and was named the NCAA Division I Coach of the Year in leading the Red Storm to the 1996 NCAA national championship.