George Karalexis
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Sport:
Soccer |
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Year
Graduated: 1966 |
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Year
Inducted: 1981 |
Born in Greece, George Karalexis moved to the United States
at age 15. It was here that he first played soccer and starred
at Boston English High School. Prior to his scholastic graduation,
he won the City of Boston Decathalon championship as both
a junior and senior.
However, once he came to B.U. he concentrated on soccer and
excelled in the sport unlike anyone who came before him.
A three-year letterman, he was both All-New England and All-America
his junior and senior years, and was named the University's
Outstanding Athlete in 1966.
He ended his school career with 43 goals, 15 both as a sophomore
and junior and 13 as a senior.
After graduation, Karalexis turned down several offers to
turn professional in hopes of making the 1968 U.S. Olympic
Team. His efforts earned him the first alternate spot on the
team.
