Captains - Chicago Lions Rugby

There have been many proud captains of Chicago Lions Rugby.

Current captain is Dan Coci.

1964/65: Bill Walker
1965/66: Jack Harding
1966/67: Jack Harding
1967/68: Jerry Miller
1968/69: David Laidley
1969/70: David Laidley
1970/71: Mike King
1971/72: Bill Dawson
1972/73: Mike King
1973/74: Lawrence Kinet
1974/75: Tom Lemire
1975/76: Bill Dawson
1976/77: Gary Wilson
1977/78: Gary Wilson
1978/79: Gary Wilson
1979/80: Harlen Pyle
1980/81: Gary Wilson
1981/82: Gary Wilson
1982/83: Gary Larsen/Paul McNaughton
1983/84: Jim Donlin
1984/85: Jim Donlin
1985/86: Dan Halm
1986/87: Nick Fedorenko
1987/88: Sean Madden
1988/89: Pat Bolger
1989/90: Kirt Soukup
1990/91: Kirt Soukup
1991/92: Matt Pickston
1992/93: Matt Pickston

1993/94: Larry Zeno
1994/95: Pat Graf
1995/96: Mark Santiago
1996/97: Mark Santiago/Mike Palmer
1997/98: Dike Ajiri
1998/99: Brian Downes
1999/2000: Brian Downes
2000/01: John Chevalier
2001/02: Lee Carlsen
2002/03: Lee Carlsen
2003/04: Tom Kennedy
2004/05: Duncan Blowers
2005/06: M.C. Laubscher
2006/07: Chris Brankin
2007/08: Dustin Hugen
2008/09: Jon Vitale
2009/10: Jon Vitale
2010/11: Matt Kelly
2011/12: Matt Kelly
2012/13: David Selimos
2013/14: David Selimos
2014/15: David Selimos
2015/16: Dave Whitney
2016/17: Dan Coci
2017/18: Dan Coci
2018/19: Andy Rose

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Today's Lions Player Spotlight comes all the way f

Today's Lions Player Spotlight comes all the way from Argentina! We caught up with rookie Lion, @gonzalomendoza11 after his first taste of Midwest 7s this past weekend!

Hometown: Salta, Argentina
Home Club: @jockeyclubsalta
Position: Wing
Favorite rugby memory: Play with my brother for the first time in the first division team at @jockeyclubsalta
Proudest rugby accomplishment: Playing with @lospumasuar 7s in the "Tournament Sudamericano in Paraguay"
Why come play for the Lions? I was looking to experience rugby in the USA and I heard that the Lions were a good club to come and play for. #backinblack

Congratulations to the Lions of the Tournament at

Congratulations to the Lions of the Tournament at Gem City 7's and Mad Jack 7's! Huge tournaments from both @rachel.grecky and Dan Coci to lead the way for the Lions! #backinblack

#LionsWin 7s gets off to a flying start as the Men

#LionsWin 7s gets off to a flying start as the Men get #backinblack and put in a massive defensive shift all day to take home the win at Mad Jack 7s! The Women’s team put on a display at Gem City 7s, falling just short in the final to claim 2nd place! #justwinbaby
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The Lions are ready to go as both Men’s and Wome

The Lions are ready to go as both Men’s and Women’s sides start their Midwest 7s campaign! #backinblack

The Lions are officially #backinblack as the Women

The Lions are officially #backinblack as the Women’s and Men’s 7s teams head to the first qualifiers of the Midwest season!
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Today's player spotlight features a player who was

Today's player spotlight features a player who was one of the original Lions Women's 15s team members and a stalwart of the 7s side @kkhirt!

Hometown: Lake Zurich, Illinois
College: Illinois State University
Position: Flyhalf
Favorite Rugby memory: In 2017, I had the opportunity to travel with the U24 Midwest Thunderbirds to Dublin. Not only did we get to play some of the top clubs in the country, we watched USA compete in the Women's World Cup, made new friendships, drank some Guinness, sang songs, and enjoyed all the scenery Ireland had to offer.
Proudest rugby accomplishment: Back to back to back Midwest Championship wins with the Lions as well as multiple National appearances
Why the Lions: @skish0509 introduced me to the Lions in 2016 and I will be forever grateful. The Lions provide a competitive environment that challenges you to be your very best.
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With the 7s season getting underway we're highligh

With the 7s season getting underway we're highlighting the Men's and Women's players that make up the teams this summer. First up, second-generation Lion @willchevalier01!

Hometown: Naperville, IL
College: Junior at @rugbyiu
Position: Fly Half and Wing

Favorite rugby memory: Went on a two-week tour to Cape Town, SA in high school. I got to play against top-level competition and explore what the city and its surroundings had to offer. From touring Super Rugby’s @dhlstormers home pitch, to visiting Robben Island, being face to face with lions on a safari, and a whole lot more, it was truly an unforgettable trip.

Proudest rugby accomplishment: Being an injury reserve for the Youth Olympic 7s team in 2018.

Why come to the Lions?
It was always a goal of mine to represent the Lions, especially because my dad used to wear the jersey. Not only does the team environment attract the top talent in the area every summer, but the culture of the club demands your absolute best in every training session and game. The combination of skill and expectations that we hold ourselves to elevates us above our competition and it is what allows us to be competitors for a 7s national title every summer. #backinblack
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It’s officially summertime in Chicago, and that

It’s officially summertime in Chicago, and that means one thing for the Lions….it’s officially 7s season! Come out and see the Men’s and Women’s 7s teams in action this summer as they look to defend their Midwest 7s title! #backinblack
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