Presidents - Chicago Lions Rugby

Jeff Simon There have been many proud presidents of Chicago Lions Rugby.

Current president is Jeff Simon.

1964/65: Bill Walker
1965/66: Dick Smith
1966/67: Dick Smith
1967/68: Dick Smith
1968/69: Dick Smith
1969/70: Dick Smith
1970/71: Dick Smith
1971/72: Dick Smith
1972/73: Dick Smith
1973/74: Bob Avery
1974/75: Bob Avery
1975/76: David Blears
1976/77: J “Tyke” Nollman
1977/78: J “Tyke” Nollman
1978/79: Jack McNamara
1979/80: J “Tyke” Nollman
1980/81: J “Tyke” Nollman
1981/82: J “Tyke” Nollman
1982/83: J “Tyke” Nollman
1983/84: Ed Kane
1984/85: Ed Kane
1985/86: Ed Kane
1986/87: Rich Joseph
1987/88: Rich Joseph
1988/89: Ray Dempsey
1989/90: Nick Federenko
1990/91: David Hall
1991/92: David Hall
1992/93: David Hall

1993/94: Tim Grossnickle
1994/95: Tim Grossnickle
1995/96: Vinnie LaPiana
1996/97: Vinnie LaPiana
1997/98: Vinnie LaPiana
1998/99: Vinnie LaPiana
1999/2000: Vinnie LaPiana
2000/01: Mike Palmer
2001/02: Mike Palmer
2002/03: Mike Palmer
2003/04: Bob Bloomfield
2004/05: Bob Bloomfield
2005/06: Bob Bloomfield
2006/07: Keith Brown
2007/08: Keith Brown
2008/09: Keith Brown
2009/10: Keith Brown
2010/11: Keith Brown
2011/12: Patrick O’Reilly
2012/13: Patrick O’Reilly
2013/14: Patrick O’Reilly
2014/15: Tony Rio
2015/16: Tony Rio
2016/17: Jeff Simon
2017/18: Jeff Simon
2018/19: Jeff Simon

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Congratulations to our @athletico_pt Lions of the

Congratulations to our @athletico_pt Lions of the Match from this past weekend!
Women’s D1 - @aleiabellcross
Men’s D1 - @adorrier2
Men’s D2 - Diego Haro
#backinblack

#LionsWin A solid first home stand of the year as

#LionsWin A solid first home stand of the year as the Women’s D1 and Men’s D2 put up bonus point wins and the Men’s D1 falls in a heated Chicago Derby. Thanks to all the family, alumni, and supporters who made it out today! #backinblack

It’s another Lions game day weekend, and it’s

It’s another Lions game day weekend, and it’s a 3 team home stand, as all the senior sides will be on show tomorrow at Lions for Hope Sports Complex! Make sure to come out to see all the rugby action and celebrate the first Lions Alumni Day of the Fall! #backinblack

Make sure to come out this weekend for Lions Alumn

Make sure to come out this weekend for Lions Alumni Weekend, as all 3 senior sides are at home! Games start at 11 AM and action will be going on all day! #backinblack

This week's Lions Womxn's Player Spotlight is one

This week's Lions Womxn's Player Spotlight is one of the original Lions 15s Womxn's players and second-generation Lion, @bt_hersh!
Hometown: Naperville, IL
College: I didn’t play for a college, I started playing with North Shore when I was 18
Position: Hooker
Favorite Rugby Memory: When the team first started we found out like two weeks before our first game, so we had to scramble to get together enough people to drive up and play the Amazons. It was such a wild game because we only made the trip with 14 people and during the game, we went down to 13 because of a sin bin and then down to 12 because someone got a concussion while the player was out. It was a hard-fought match but we came out on top in the last minutes. It was such a display of the heart and drive on the team, we all felt like we had something to prove and we were ready to see what we were really capable of in the right environment and culture.
Proudest Rugby Accomplishment: Our undefeated 2019 season and winning Midwest Rugby Union, we grew so much as a team throughout the season by focusing on getting 1% better at every training session and match and it really paid off.
Why The Lions: My dad’s an old boy so I grew up going to Lions matches. The idea of being a part of the history of the club my dad played for was inspiring and the opportunities I’ve been fortunate enough to have since joining have renewed and bolstered my love for the sport. When the chance to wear the same kit he did presented itself, it just made the most sense. The coaches that I’ve played for during my time with the club were the first ones to see my potential at hooker, which was the position that my dad played. My coaches pushed me out of my comfort zone to give it a try and once I put on the 2 jersey, I never looked back! #backinblack

Congratulations to our @athletico_pt Lions of the

Congratulations to our @athletico_pt Lions of the Match from this past weekend!
Men’s D1 - @jontoriumi
Men’s D2 - @hutton_brew
#backinblack

Tough road trip for the Lions Men’s sides, as bo

Tough road trip for the Lions Men’s sides, as both teams run into a hard running Pittsburgh side #backinblack

It’s another Lions game day weekend as the Men’s teams head on their biggest road trip of the season to Pittsburgh! Thanks to our road trip sponsor Palmer Beverage Systems! #backinblack

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