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HALL OF HONOR

Chris Eck

  • Class
    2008
  • Induction
    2024
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Lacrosse
Chris Eck has made an enduring impact on lacrosse, excelling both on and off the field throughout his illustrious career. As a standout player, he represented Team USA at the 2014 World Lacrosse Championship and achieved remarkable success in Major League Lacrosse (MLL, now the PLL) from 2008 to 2014. During his collegiate tenure, Eck earned acclaim as a three-time All-Patriot League selection and was instrumental in Colgate's first Patriot League Championship in 2008. He also earned spots on the Patriot League All-Tournament Team in 2007 and 2008. Eck holds Colgate's program record for career faceoff wins with 603 and a season-high faceoff win percentage of 65.3%. His contributions were further recognized with his selection to the Patriot League Men's Lacrosse 25th Anniversary Team. In professional lacrosse, Eck continued to shine, being named a four-time MLL All-Star (2014, 2012, 2011, 2010), earning All-Pro honors in 2011, and securing an MLL Championship with the Boston Cannons in 2011. He ranks fourth all-time in the MLL for faceoff wins with 1,219 and second in wins per game with 16.7. Additionally, Eck is third in faceoff win percentage for Team USA, boasting a 74.7% success rate (65-of-87). Beyond his playing career, Eck founded Eck's Factor Lacrosse and partners with the Faceoff Academy to mentor the next generation of faceoff specialists, largely in the Bay Area. In addition to coaching, he contributed his talents at Google in Sales and plays an active role in lacrosse development, serving on the board for the Haudenosaunee Nationals Development Group and Team USA’s High Performance Committee.
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