Harford Athletics Hall of Fame
Michael Bishop – Men's Soccer – A native of Liverpool England, Michael enrolled at Harford in 1987. While at Harford, he earned the distinction of being the first Fighting Owl soccer player to receive All-America honors. In addition, he was also named to the all-Md-Juco Conference and all-Region 20 squads.
Described by his teammates as a "player who could control the tempo and course of the game with his intensity," he scored 24 points and helped lead the team to a 10-4-2 record in the 1987 season.
Michael transferred to Washington College where he continued to achieve success on the soccer field. He led the team in scoring, was named Most Valuable Player, and earned All-Middle Atlantic Conference honors. In 1990, he was named the Middle Atlantic Conference Most Valuable Player. He received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Washington College, becoming the first person in his family to graduate from college. He is currently the Territory Manager of Talent Acquisition for Kohl's in Wilmington, Delaware.
