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Nellie Springer

Nellie Springer Kraus

  • Class
    1989
  • Induction
    1999
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Soccer

Nellie Springer Kraus is the premier player in Allegheny women's soccer history.  She was a three-time All-American, three-time All-NSCAA Mideast Region honoree and a four-time All-NCAC performer.  Springer is Allegheny’s all-time leading scorer with 218 career points, 75 ahead of teammate Georganne Morin.  Springer also holds the all-time goals record with 94, outpacing Morin by 42, and Springer is second in career assists with 30.  She also holds three of the top five goal and point seasons in NCAC history and is the NCAC’s career leader in goals and points.  Springer led the Gators to four consecutive NCAC Championships, a 56-14-5 overall record, and a 31-1-4 NCAC record. 

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