Hall of Fame
Pioneer all-star and technician. Initial men's soccer All-America selection at Northern Illinois. Renown as the "connector" on field and set-up man for (then) No. 1 and No. 3 school all-time scorers (striker Ed Kositzki in 1969-71 and Hall of Famer Eric Roy in 1967-69, respectively). Awarded varsity letters on Huskie powerhouses that finished 22-5-2 (won-lost-tie) overall for head coach Dave Bucher (8-1-0 in 1968, 8-1-0 in 1969, and 6-3-2 in 1970). Named Honorable Mention National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-America and Honorable Mention NSCAA All-Midwest as senior (1970). Became third Northern Illinois men's soccer standout inducted into Hall of Fame. Starred at center halfback and sweeper with Huskies. "While his ball skills were excellent, the real thing that separated Allan from the other players was his sixth soccer sense," Bucher said. "He knew the game and would think two or three passes ahead." Credited with one goal and five assists in final Northern Illinois campaign. Tallied a goal and two assists vs. Valparaiso (1970). Added two assists vs. Marquette and one vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay (1970). Recorded one assist vs. Ball State as junior (1969). Well-respected in Chicago area soccer circles then and now. Performed for Hakoh (1964-67) in National Soccer League, the Croations (1981-84), and the fabled Chicago Lions (1983-87)?including city championship club in 1986. Prepped at Chicago Lake View High School. Younger brother Edmund Zelechowski lettered on NIU soccer team (1971-74).
