Eric Lindroth (2018) - Hall of Fame

Eric Lindroth

Induction:
2018

Two-time All-American Eric Lindroth led UCLA to a 73-4 overall record and three NCAA Championships in four years. He was a freshman on UCLA's first-ever NCAA championship team in 1969 and led the Bruins to two more titles in 1971 and 1972. Lindroth scored three goals in the 1971 championship game and was selected the Tournament MVP in 1972. A member of the U.S. National team from 1970-83, Lindroth helped Team USA win a bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics, and he was also a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team and a member of World Championship teams in 1973, 1975 and 1978. He helped the U.S. win Pan American Games gold in 1979 and silver in 1975. He was also a member of the 1983 FINA Cup championship team. Lindroth was inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame in 1988 after playing in over 100 international matches.