Bick, Sam 2017

One of the most prolific players of his time and accomplishments were so smooth and efficient that no one realized it until the match was over.  Starting with the Florissant Celtic Jr. Cup Champions and on to Western Illinois U where he was the team MVP.  After that first year, Sam transferred to Quincy and the impact was immediate with two NAIA National Championships, All-American honors, voted Best Defensive Player in the Senior Bowl, and culminated in being chosen to represent the US on the National Team.  Sam’s professional career started with the Minnesota Kicks in the NASL when they were finalist in 1976, then moving to the San Jose Earthquakes for a couple of years before returning to the St. Louis Steamers Indoor Team.  Two time MISL All-Star, two time MVP for the Steamers, and the team was finalist four years while Sam was with the team.  Sam continued playing outdoor and ended with an Over 30  National Championship with the Bud Over 30 Team in 1988.  Sam is also in the Quincy College Hall of Fame and the NAIA Hall of Fame