Bridgeport Purple Knights

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==

Baseball • John Papa - pitcher, Baltimore Orioles • Phil Nastu - pitcher, San Francisco Giants • Tom Shopay - outfielder, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles Basketball • Manute Bol - center, Washington Bullets, tied with Gheorghe Mureșan as the tallest player in the history of the NBA Football • George Dixon - running back, Montreal Alouettes, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame • Andy Robustelli - defensive end, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame • Allan Webb - defensive back/halfback, New York Giants File: File: File: ==References==