Providence College Athletics

Hall of Fame

Bob Amato
Bob Amato
  • Induction:
    2009
  • Class:
    1963
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  • Compiled 162-14-1 record as Cross Country head coach
  • NCAA Cross Country 2nd place finish, 1981
  • NCAA Cross Country 2nd place finish, 1982
  • NCAA Cross Country top-10 finish, 7 times
  • Captured BIG EAST Cross Country Titles 1979-1982, 1984-1985
  • Recorded unbeaten streak of 118 dual meets
  • Credited with starting the flow of world-class runners to Providence College
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