University of Massachusets Athletics

Hall of Fame

Granville Pruyne
Granville Pruyne
  • Induction:
    2003
  • Class:
    1933
The first men's soccer player to be inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame, Pruyne was Massachusetts' first all-American selection in the sport, having earned recognition for his play as a forward for Coach Lawrence Briggs' team in 1932.

A member of the first three University of Massachusetts soccer teams in 1930, 1931 and 1932, Pruyne helped the Aggies to an 11-5-1 record.

He was also a two-year letterwinner in track (1932 and 1933), captaining the UMass team in 1933.

Pruyne was inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003.

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