Stafford H. "Pop" Cassell Hall of Fame

Mark Ruvo

Bill Ruvo

  • Class
    1982
  • Induction
    2009
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Soccer

Bill Ruvo was also honored as the first team keeper for the 1979 National All-Star Team when he led the team to an East Coast Conference League Championship in 1979 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals with a GAA of 0.53.

The winning run included six-consecutive shutouts and victories over Temple, Rider, and UVA before falling to finalist Clemson, 1-0. The season included the first NCAA victory in American University history.  

He set goalkeeping records in goals against average (0.46), most consecutive shutouts (5) and most consecutive shutout minutes (531:23) in his career with the men’s soccer team. His GAA record still stands today.

Ruvo was also a member of the 1976 South Jersey All Stars, selected into the Olympic Development Program and participated in professional tryouts with the Washington Dimplomats.

Ruvo received his bachelor's degree from the Kogod School of Business in 1982. 
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