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Chicago Lacrosse Club History - Updated 2003


The origins of the Chicago Lacrosse Club can be traced back to the 1880's when the organization competed against teams thoughout the Midwest, and the east coast. Annual rivalries were with teams from Calumet, Illinois, St. Paul, and Louisville. This organization existed up until World War I.

The current Chicago Lacrosse Club was founded in 1965 by George Corrigan and John Driscoll. Their first season started with a 16-8 victory over Notre Dame, and finished 3-0-1, with former Johns Hopkins All-American midfield Homer Schwartz leading all scorers with 22 goals. George Corrigan lead the team from 1965-1969 compiling a 23-13-1 record.

From 1970-1977, the Chicago LC had a 69-15 record with John Driscoll was the player-coach. Chicago LC grew into a Midwest power with a shared title in 1972, and breakthrough season record of 9-2 in 1973. Midwest City titles were won in 1974 and 1977, both undefeated seasons.

Roy Mayne ran the Club from 1978-1981, compiling a 33-6 record, with a City Club championship in 1979. From 1982-1984 the Club recorded a 33-10 mark, and a title in 1983. Pat Hayes was the Club President from 1985-1988, when Chicago had a 34-10 record, and another City Club title in 1985 by virtue of a victory over arch rival Columbus LC.

Randy Mayne, Roy's son was President of the Club from 1989-1992, when Chicago compiled and unbelievable 36-1 record, and four consecutive City Club titles, including three undefeated seasons. The 1990 Club was considered by many to be the best City Club team in the Midwest history, posting a 13-0 record, and scoring 220 goals.

Mike Sullivan served as President, and player-coach from 1995-2001, when Chicago posted a 71-16 record, and added City Club titles in 1994, 1995, and its last undefeated season in 1998. Currently, Jon Egan is the President, and since 2002 has compiled a 23-7 record. During the 2003 season, Pat Kennedy broke the old Chicago scoring record of 70 points held by Roy Mayne in 1981. Kennedy scored 45 goals and 68 assists for 113 points in 15 games. Kennedy, who played on the 2000 NCAA Championship team at Syracuse, was named the MCLC Player of the Year by the Chicago Lacrosse Foundation Chapter.

The Chicago Lacrosse Club has many impressive achievements in its heritage. Among the most significant:

  • The regular season record of 375-90-2 is the second highest winning percentage in city club lacrosse (.806), in the United States. First is the .820 winning percentage of the Mt. Washington LC.
  • The Chicago Club has had two .500 seasons in the 1960's, but never had a losing season.
  • Chicago has won 15 Midwest City Lacrosse Club titles, sharing titles in 1972, and 1989, and winning outright championships in 1973, 1974, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1998
  • Chicago has played in 10 Midwest Cities Lacrosse Conference (MCLC) championship games, winning seven.
  • Twice Chicago was won three consecutive MCLC championships, the only team to ever three-peat
  • Chicago has posted the best MCLC Championship Tournament record at 39-12, with seven titles.
  • Chicago LC players have been named MVP 12 times, 6 on Offense, and 6 times on Defense in the MCLC Championship Tournaments.
  • In the past 31 seasons where Midwest City Clubs competed for the championship, Chicago has won 15 titles, and finished second another 8 times.
  • Four Chicago players have played professional indoor lacrosse for the Detroit Turbos, (Adam Mueller, Lyle Shirley, Dan Pratt, and Phil Ryan.)
  • The Alumni roster includes 21 players from the University of Notre Dame, 12 from The Ohio State University, and 11 from Syracuse University.
  • The current roster includes seven players who coach Metro Chicago High School teams, including Greg Hebert, Head Coach at New Trier, who is always one of the best teams in Illinois.
  • The Chicago LC has held the Presidency of the MCLC for 10 of the 13 seasons the league has operated
  • Other Tournament titles were won in the Chicago Shootout four times, and in its only appearance in Milwaukee.
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