Mercyhurst University Athletics

Greg Latimer left an indelible impact on the Lakers football program in its early days, patrolling the field as a record-breaking two-time All-America linebacker from 1985-88. He participated during Mercyhurst’s winningest span of football, as the team went 34-14 during his five seasons on campus. Latimer is the only Mercyhurst football player to earn multiple All-America awards. Latimer is the seventh football player to be inducted into the Mercyhurst Hall of Fame and first since Matt Kissell in 2005.

The Warren, Pa. native is third all-time in program history for career tackles at 339, and holds the single-game and single-season records for tackles. He made 24 tackles on November 14, 1987, vs. Salisbury State, a mark that has stood for nearly 23 years. That same season, he registered a program-best 132 tackles. He was named First Team All-American by Football News after his junior campaign in 1987. Latimer was tabbed as a Preseason All-American prior to the 1988 season, being named to the third team in the postseason All-America listing by Football News.

Latimer led the team in tackles during his final three seasons as a Laker, taking over the team lead from his older brother, Tim, who starred from 1981-84. Greg distinguished himself with his signature 24-tackle game and 132-tackle season in 1987, helping the team to a 6-4 record. He grabbed a team-high five interceptions during a 6-3 season in 1988, setting a program record for interceptions by a linebacker. Additionally, he returned two interceptions for touchdowns during his career, tying for the program record.

Latimer was a force in the middle for three years. He played as a reserve on the 1985 team that went 8-2, making 24 tackles and picking off one pass for a touchdown. In 1986, he led the team with 94 tackles and two fumble recoveries.