Bugsy Wurtenberg '81

ROBERT “BUGSY” WURTENBERG

Originally from St Hugh’s Parish in Kensington Bugsy Wurtenburg played much of his soccer in Fishtown & Lighthouse before he became a three year varsity player at North. He was part of the PCL and City Championship teams in 1978 & 1979. He was also named an All-Catholic and All-City selection in 1979 and 1980. He was a major part of NC soccer teams that did not lose in 38 straight games during the late 1970s.

“Bugsy” would go on to play College soccer at Spring Garden College where he was twice named All-NAIA.