Drexel University Athletics
Janet E. and Barry C. Burkholder Athletics Hall of Fame
Ambler, Robert

Robert Ambler
- Induction:
- 1987
- Class:
- 1975
Bob Ambler played four seasons of varsity lacrosse and also suited up for the basketball team for two years. He graduated as one of the top lacrosse players in school history setting numerous school offensive records.
In 1975, his senior year, he won both the Epstein Lacrosse Award as the team MVP and the Lt. Greene Award as Drexel’s top graduating student-athlete. Ambler, a two-time co-captain, was an All-East Coast Conference All-Star and played in the North-South All-Star game as a senior, when he was the top senior goal scorer in the nation. He set the school record for career points (231) and points in a season (76). Ambler tied the school record for goals in a game with nine, goals in a season with 45 and finished his career with 121 goals and 110 assists. He was named to the Drexel Lacrosse 75th Anniversary team.
In 1975, his senior year, he won both the Epstein Lacrosse Award as the team MVP and the Lt. Greene Award as Drexel’s top graduating student-athlete. Ambler, a two-time co-captain, was an All-East Coast Conference All-Star and played in the North-South All-Star game as a senior, when he was the top senior goal scorer in the nation. He set the school record for career points (231) and points in a season (76). Ambler tied the school record for goals in a game with nine, goals in a season with 45 and finished his career with 121 goals and 110 assists. He was named to the Drexel Lacrosse 75th Anniversary team.
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