Former Men's Soccer Standout Seamus Purcell Inducted Into PC Hall of Fame

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Seamus Purcell and Athletics Bob Driscoll pose for a photo after Purcell was inducted into the PC Hall of Fame on February 16.

Seamus Purcell and Athletics Bob Driscoll pose for a photo after Purcell was inducted into the PC Hall of Fame on February 16.

Feb. 26, 2008

Former Providence College men's soccer standout Seamus Purcell `89 was inducted into the Providence College Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 16 at the Hilton Hotel in Providence. Purcell is the first ever soccer player to be inducted into the PC Hall of Fame.

Purcell is the top defender to ever play for the Friars. He was a 1987 First Team All-America selection (PC's first First Team All-America selection in soccer), a 1988 Third Team All-America selection, and a four-time All-New England selection. He registered 21 points (eight goals, five assists) in four seasons at Providence. Purcell just finished his 12th year coaching at Bryant University.


 

 

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