Sockers retire Toth's number

When the San Diego Sockers began their 2011-12 home season Nov. 19, the retired numbers on the rafters of the Del Mar Arena included #1 to honor Zoltan Toth.

Toth, who now lives in Fallbrook, was the Sockers’ goalkeeper for six seasons in the 1980s. Currently his son is a goalie for the Sockers, who retired Zoltan Toth’s uniform number on Feb. 26.

“It was just like a dream,” Toth said.

“I was so thrilled and so honored by the club to give me such a tribute,” Toth said. “That was such a beautiful gesture from the club.”

“He was just really excited about the whole honor,” said Sockers general ma...