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The birth of the Shamrox can be traced back to 2004 when the NLL announced plans to expand into Chicago. The ownership group, led by businessman Russ Cline, worked tirelessly to build a team from scratch, including choosing a name, designing logos, and recruiting players and coaches.
In December 2006, the Shamrox unveiled their colors of black, white, and green, along with their logo featuring a shamrock and a lacrosse stick. The team played its home games at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
In their inaugural season, the Shamrox finished with a respectable 8-8 record but missed the playoffs in a competitive Eastern Division. They were led by captain and faceoff specialist Chris McElroy, who set the league record for most faceoff wins in a season.
The following year, the Shamrox made significant changes to their roster in hopes of making a deeper playoff run. They acquired star forward Dean Hill from the Rochester Knighthawks and signed veteran defender Troy Bonterre. However, injuries and inconsistent play led to a disappointing 6-10 finish, missing the playoffs once again.
The 2009 season would prove to be the Shamrox's last, as financial difficulties forced the team to suspend operations. Despite this, the franchise managed to leave a positive legacy in Chicago sports history.
The Shamrox introduced the sport of box lacrosse to many fans in the Midwest who had never seen it before. They played an exciting brand of lacrosse, with a fast-paced style and a raucous fan base known as "The Rock" who cheered on the team with thunderous chants and cheers.
Moreover, the Shamrox helped pave the way for future lacrosse teams in the area, including the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and the Chicago Outlaws of the Professional Lacrosse League (PLL). The NLL would return to Chicago in 2018 with the expansion franchise, the Chicago Fire, now known as Panther City Lacrosse Club.
In conclusion, the Chicago Shamrox may have been short-lived, but they certainly made an impact on the sports scene in the Windy City. They introduced a new sport to Chicagoans, played it at a high level, and left a legacy that contributed to the growth of lacrosse in the Midwest.
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