June 30, 2022 is a date that will hold significance in the history of the Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse program.
It is the date that Roy Simmons III officially retires from the Syracuse lacrosse program, bringing to an end one of the greatest familial dynasties in the history of organized sport.
The legendary Simmons family has had at least one member as part of Syracuse lacrosse as either a player, coach, or staff member stretching back a full century — yes, you read that last word correctly. That run concludes today.
A man who has impacted countless 'Cuse athletes in more than four decades, who connects generations of lacrosse alumni - Roy Simmons III is retiring.