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Bridgeport Purple Knights

The Bridgeport Purple Knights are the athletic teams that represent the University of Bridgeport, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Purple Knights compete as members of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for most sports.

Individual sports
Gymnastics In 2012, The University of Bridgeport women's gymnastics team won their fourth straight USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships. Also, in 2013 UB women's gymnastics team won their fifth consecutive USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championship. Soccer Seth Roland was head coach of the soccer team from 1987 to 1992. ==National championships==
Notable alumni
BaseballJohn Papa - pitcher, Baltimore OriolesPhil Nastu - pitcher, San Francisco GiantsTom Shopay - outfielder, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles BasketballManute Bol - center, Washington Bullets, tied with Gheorghe Mureșan as the tallest player in the history of the NBA FootballGeorge Dixon - running back, Montreal Alouettes, member of the Canadian Football Hall of FameAndy Robustelli - defensive end, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants, member of the Pro Football Hall of FameAllan Webb - defensive back/halfback, New York Giants File: File: File: ==References==
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