Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougar Athletics Jack Blake Award Mr. Blake was a remarkably talented soccer player. His intensity, dedication, fi tness, and leadership were qualities displayed on the soccer field as well as throughout his career as a businessman. Mr. Blake played for the Cougars from 1969 to 1972 and in 1970 was a Division I All-American. From SIUE, Mr. Blake went on to play for the Pan-American Soccer Team in 1971 and the U.S. Olympic Team in 1972. He is a member of the SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame. In 1997, his friend and teammate Tim Tighe, and his wife, Lynn, spearheaded the start of the Jack Blake Award, given annually to the player who most personified the type of player and person that was Jack Blake. Below is the list of recipients.

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Randy Roy - 2008	John Matthews - 2007	Brian Higgins - 2006	Michael Burgund - 2005
Cal Thomas - 2004	Cress Maddox - 2002	Ryan Stoddart - 2001	Justin McMillian - 2000
Doug Hartmann - 1999	Matt Little - 1998	Mike Novak - 1997