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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This week's Men's player spotlight is in his first

This week's Men's player spotlight is in his first summer with the Chicago Lions Men's 7s squad, after having been capped by the 15s team in years past, back rower @ballplayaac!
Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan
College: @dupanthersrugby
Position: Back Row
Favorite Rugby memory: Getting 3rd at @d1arugby 7s nationals beating Utah in the medal round
Proudest rugby accomplishment: Signing to play for the @nefreejacks inaugural season. Being introduced to the professional scene, and speed of the game was very eclectic.
Why the Lions: Besides the long history of phenomenal players for the lions. It was an opportunity to be a part of something special. The good culture, the winning tradition, the blue-collar play, etc. All things I’ve wanted to be a part of and embody. So it was a no-brainer #backinblack

Thank you to all the friends, family, alumni, and

Thank you to all the friends, family, alumni, and supporters who came out to the Lions BBQ yesterday at Lions for Hope! It was hugely successful day of seeing old friends and making new connections. A huge thank you from the playing sides, as none of what is happening now would be possible without you! #backinblack

7s might still be going on, but that doesn’t mea

7s might still be going on, but that doesn’t mean 15s season isn’t right around the corner! The schedules are set and all 3 Lions squads are ready to go as they head into their 2021 @midwestrugby campaigns! Make sure to come out and see them play live at Lions for Hope Sports Complex! #backinblack

This week’s Lions Player Spotlight features Lion

This week’s Lions Player Spotlight features Lions veteran and 7s utility prop @barahserry!
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
College: @depaulu
Position: 15s Lock, 7s Prop
Favorite Rugby memory: In 2017 I traveled to Ireland with my future 7s teammates Betty & @kkhirt to play for the @midwestrugby U-24 Thunderbirds. After years of "beer rugby" in college, finding a home in rugby by being selected to this competitive team and watching the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup sparked the fire in me to see how far I can go in this sport.
Proudest rugby accomplishment: Finally learning how to catch a kickoff ball this season! 😂😂
Why the Lions: After graduating college I had never played much 7s and didn't quite think a 5'9 180lb slow gal could do it! I wanted to level up my game and was coaxed by my 15s teammates to come out to a practice. One practice under the helm of @jeremynash22 and I knew this was where I needed to be. The pace of practice, caliber of players and coaching staff told me it was where I needed to be to play up. My growth over the last 3.5 years from "crying and opening a bottle of wine when getting named to the nationals 12 in 2018 because I didn't think I would get selected" to now owning the title of "#1 big girl" (sorry ya'll @newtro05 said it not me) is because of the entire organization. I couldn't be prouder to be a Lion and represent the BEST 7s TEAM IN THE MIDWEST 4 SEASONS RUNNING!!!! #backinblack #BigGirl7s

It was a team effort this weekend to bring home a

It was a team effort this weekend to bring home a Double @midwestrugby Championship, and leading the charge were our @athletico_pt Lions of the Tournament @hidalgo_jax and @ringaroundtherosay! A massive congratulations to these two for the performances on the weekend! #backinblack

#LionsWin it’s the first Lions Double of the sum

#LionsWin it’s the first Lions Double of the summer as both teams take home the @midwestrugby title to keep things rolling with the Women going 4 in a row, and the Men going back to back! A huge thank you to all the family, friends, and supporters who made the trip out to Cincinnati! #backinblack

The lineups are set as the Lions are ready to go f

The lineups are set as the Lions are ready to go for the @midwestrugby Championships at Cin City 7s #backinblack

It’s the final @midwestrugby 7s Qualifier Weeken

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