Sonny Nictakis
Peter "Sonny" Nictakis was a former player with outstanding character. Sonny was the Boston College Baseball captain for two consecutive years in '98 and '99 and was deeply respected by his fellow teammates. He lost his battle to Hodgkin's disease in the summer of 2000, soon after graduating from BC. Sonny wore the number 8 on his back throughout his time as an Eagle, and now the number is awarded to a player that exemplifies his character each year.
"Being chosen to wear number eight is a tremendous honor. Knowing everything Sonny Nictakis stands for -- character, toughness and class -- I try to represent that myself."
-Carmen Giampetruzzi '19, 2018 Sonny Nictakis recepient
No.8 Recipients
2011: Mike Sudol
2012: Kyle Prohovich
2013: Matt Paré
2014: Tom Bourdon
2015: Travis Ferrick
2016: Johnny Adams
2017: Johnny Adams
2018: Carmen Giampetruzzi
2019: Joe Suozzi
2020: Mikey Giordano
2021: Peter Burns
2022: Vincent Cimini