| Sombrotto attended Chaminade High School and Hofstra University, where he was a Second Team All-American midfielder in 1980. He has played on an unprecedented four US Teams, in 1982, 1986, 1990 and 1994. He was named to the All-World Team in 1982. Since 1981, he has played for the Long Island - Hofstra Lacrosse Club, and has been selected to the USCLA All-Club team 12 times. He was twice selected USCLA Player of the Year. Since 1987, he has played for the Major Indoor Lacrosse League's New York Saints. He has received the Hero's Midfielder of the Year award and the Krongard Award. In 1994, he was inducted to the Long Island Metropolitan Chapter Hall of Fame. Sombrotto is being inducted as "a truly great player." |
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