Eugene Casassa - 1997 Inductee

After an outstanding career as a player on the FTC soccer team, Mr. Casassa went on to coach soccer for 14 years and hockey for four years at the college. Under his leadership, the FTC soccer team gained national prominence in the early 1960's when they went 63-18-3 over an eight year span and gained a berth in the national tournament. Mr. Casassa was also active at Fitchburg State as an instructor, was very active in the theater and even started a Fencing Club.