John Glatzel

John Glatzel (born May 27, 1979 in Baltimore, Maryland)[1] is a professional lacrosse player with the New Jersey Pride of Major League Lacrosse.

John Glatzel
Born (1979-05-27) May 27, 1979
Baltimore, Maryland
NationalityUnited States
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight210 pounds (95 kg)
PositionDefense
NLL draft32nd overall, 2002
Rochester Knighthawks
MLL teamsRochester Rattlers
Boston Cannons
New Jersey Pride
NCAA teamSyracuse University
Pro career2002–2008
NicknameJG

John Glatzel lived in Ellicott City, Maryland, and graduated from the Boys' Latin School of Maryland in Baltimore.[1] Glatzel attended Syracuse University, where he was a two-time captain and three-time All-American (1st team in '01, '02; 2nd team in '00).[1] In 2000 and 2002, Glatzel helped lead the Orangemen to the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship. Also in 2002, he was awarded the William C. Schmeisser Award, given to the nation's most outstanding NCAA lacrosse defenseman.[2]

Glatzel played for the 2002 Gold-medal winning US national team.[3]

Glatzel was drafted in the 1st round (5th overall) of the 2002 Major League Lacrosse draft by the Rochester Rattlers. Glatzel played in three Major League Lacrosse All-Star Games (2003, 2004, and 2005) as a Rattler. Prior to the 2006 season he was acquired by the Boston Cannons. He was then picked up by the New Jersey Pride in the 2008 Supplemental Draft (3rd overall). He played two games for New Jersey before being waived.[4]

Awards
  • William C. Schmeisser Award, 2002
  • Greater Baltimore Chapter Lacrosse Hall of Fame, inducted 2014
Preceded by
Ryan Mollett		 William C. Schmeisser Award
2002		 Succeeded by
Michael Howley

References
  1. "John Glatzel". Syracuse University. Syracuse University. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  2. "Glatzel and Powell Voted Best in the Nation at Their Respective Positions". Syracuse University. 10 June 2002. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  3. "U.S. Men History - Rosters". US Lacrosse Team USA. US Lacrosse. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  4. "John Glatzel". Major League Lacrosse. Archived from the original on 9 July 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
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