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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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

It’s the final @midwestrugby 7s Qualifier Weekend and this one’s the biggest of the year, as the Lions head to Cincinatti for Cin City 7s and the Midwest Championships! Make sure to follow along live tomorrow via social media or watch the livestream in our bio! #backinblack

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