University of Vermont Athletic Hall of Fame
Tim Shannehan 1991 - Lacrosse
The winner of the 1991 Sunderland Trophy for leadership and overcoming obstacles, Tim Shannehan was a member of some of the most successful men's lacrosse teams in school history. An All-New England selection at attack, he finished his career at Vermont second all-time in goals (117) and third in points (182). A 2004 UVM Hall of Fame inductee, he accomplished this after twice suffering serious knee injuries that threatened his career.
Shannehan led the team in scoring as a junior and senior, and finished his senior year among the nation's scoring leaders. In 1991, he scored 43 goals and added 22 assists for 65 points playing in only 14 games. It was the second-most goals in a single season in school history (now seventh) and the sixth highest in total points (now seventh).
In each of his freshman and sophomore seasons, Shannehan was third on the team in scoring. As a junior in 1990, he led the team in goals and assists as the Catamounts went 9-5 and were nationally ranked for the first time ever. That year, he tallied 37 goals and added 20 assists for 57 points, and he scored five goals in a game five different times. Selected to play in the prestigious East-West All-Star game in 1991, Shannehan was also named All-New England as a senior.
Following graduation, Shannehan participated at the training camp of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League's Boston Blazers but had to retire due to his injuries. He now lives in Fairfield, Connecticut and currently is a director with the United States Tennis Association.
