Retired Numbers

RETIRED NUMBERS

Over the course of 39 years, this iconic franchise has had legendary players grace us with their performances. Many great and skilled players have worn the Sockers uniform, however, only six have had the honor of having their number retired with a banner hanging in the rafters of Valley View Casino Center (San Diego Sports Arena). In addition to the six players, the greatest coach in indoor soccer history Ron Newman joins his stars. We honor and celebrate these seven men for their dedication, skill, and championship pedigree.


22- JULI VEEE Veee scored 367 goals and recorded 337 assists in his 430-game career with the Los Angeles Aztecs, San Jose Earthquakes, San Diego Sockers, New York Arrows and Las Vegas Americans. He began playing during the 1975 season and last took the pitch during the 1987 campaign.	10- KAZ DEYNA Deyna scored 162 goals and recorded 155 assists in his 259-game career with the San Diego Sockers. He began playing during the 1981 season and last took the pitch during the 1986 campaign.	15- JEAN WILLRICH Willrich scored 211 goals and recorded 276 assists in his 507-game career with the San Diego Sockers and Wichita Wings. He began playing during the 1978 season and last took the pitch during the 1988 campaign.	12- KEVIN CROW Crow scored 88 goals and recorded 100 assists in his 485-game career with the San Diego Sockers. He began playing during the 1983 season and last took the pitch during the 1996 campaign.

COACH RON NEWMAN Newman became the coach of the Sockers for the 1980 NASL outdoor season. During his tenure, the Sockers won 10 championships including NASL indoor titles in 1981-82 and 1983-84, and MISL titles in 1982-83 and seven of the next eight seasons, missing out only in 1986-87. He leads the team in career wins and championships.	14- BRIAN QUINN Quinn scored 148 goals and recorded 246 assists in his 410-game career with the Montreal Manic, Los Angeles Aztecs and San Diego Sockers. He played from 1981- 1991. He was also the coach of the team in the mid-2000's.	1- ZOLTAN TOTH Toth joined the NASL Sockers in 1984 from the MISL New York Arrows. He remained with the Sockers through the 1989-1990 season. He was part of seven championships and was selected as the MISL Goalkeeper of the Decade for the 1980s. He holds the league record for wins and goals against average.	VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE LEGEND! The Sockers will be raising another retired number during the 2018-19 season. We invite you to vote for one of the five finalists to enjoy this honor. Vote TODAY!