When Doug Sciutto attempted to break down a locked door at a burning fraternity house on Sept. 8, 1990, at the University of California- Berkeley, he was trying to rescue his friends from the flames that engulfed the structure. He never made it out of the building that day, but his memory will live on whenever the Golden Bears step on the lacrosse field this spring.
Sciutto, a former captain and MVP for the Golden Bears, had his No. 4 retired that year out of respect, and it had never been worn for 25 years.
With the blessing of Sciutto’s father, Bob, and in an effort to better remember and celebrate Sciutto’s legacy, the program un-retired the No. 4 in the Fall of 2015. It is now worn each year by the senior or graduate student who best demonstrates his qualities of courage, commitment and selflessness, while dominating all aspects of the Cal Men's Lacrosse experience.
“Some programs bestow a number to a player based on merit or the quality of their play,” said head coach Ned Webster. “This award is based primarily on strength of character and will be the highest achievable honor for a Cal Men's Lacrosse player.”
Recipients of the Doug Sciutto #4 Memorial Jersey:
- 2016 - Connor McLeod. Defense, Hillsborough, CA. Parents: Shawn & Philip
- 2017 - Max McKone. Attack, Novato, CA. Parents: Diane & Brian
- 2018 - Brandon Kuhnert. Defense, Lake Oswego, OR. Parents: Nicole & Brad
- 2019 - Josh Chen. Defense, Orinda, CA. Parents: Chris & Andy
- 2020 - Nick Beattie. Goalie, Winter Park, FL. Parents: Tracy & Jeff
- 2021 - Kitt Stoddard. Faceoff Specialist, Hidden Hills, CA. Parents: Camille & Marshall
- 2022 - Finnian Meagher. Defense, Baltimore, MD. Parents: Lisa & Brendan
- 2023 - Ryan McAvoy. Defense, Granite Bay, CA. Parents: Julie & Chip
- 2024 - Ethan Pavlet. Defense, Monterey, CA. Parents: Jennifer & Steven
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