Monmouth University Athletics

A two-sport standout at Monmouth, Will Puentes '79 starred for the Hawks in both basketball and baseball. Puentes played three and a half seasons for the Hawks on the hardwood, registering over 900 career points, while averaging 23 points per game in 1979. A team captain in 1979, Puentes played under Monmouth Hall of Fame coaches Bill Boylan and Ron Kornegay. Puentes also played three years of baseball, before signing with the Chicago Cubs. A three-time New Jersey Collegiate All-Star and three-time District 31 All-Star, Puentes was honored as a 1977 All-American, and was the Most Valuable Player of the Monmouth squad that advanced to the 1977 NAIA World Series. A three-time team captain, Puentes was also named to the All-Region (Area 8) All-Star Team twice and selected to play in the All-Star Classic on three occasions. The 1975 Monmouth Rookie of the Year after batting .500 and striking out once, Puentes played for Hall of Famer Bob Sprague, and Vinnie Giordano.

Inducted September 30, 2011 - Photo Album