Doug Shanahan
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| Born | January 11, 1979, Farmingville, New York |
| Position | Midfield |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (89 kg) |
| NCAA Team | Hofstra University |
| Former NLL Teams | New York Saints |
| MLL Team F. Teams |
Chicago Machine Philadelphia Barrage |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Pro Career | 2003 – present |
| Nickname | "Shanny" |
Doug Shanahan is a professional lacrosse player who plays midfield for the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse.
He attended and played college lacrosse at Hofstra University. In 2001 he was the inaugural winner of the Tewaaraton Trophy, which is presented yearly to the nation's top college player.
He was a member of the 2002 USA World Lacrosse Championship-winning team, in which he received All-World and Championship MVP honors. He was also a member of the 2006 USA World Lacrosse team. [1]
Shanahan was drafted by the Bridgeport Barrage (1st overall) in the 2002 MLL Supplemental Draft. He played with Barrage through the 2005 season, helping the Barrage capture the 2004 Major League Lacrosse Championship. He was acquired by the Chicago Machine in the 2006 Expansion Draft (1st round, 4th pick) from Philadelphia [2]
Shanahan played briefly with the New York Saints of the National Lacrosse League in 2002.
Doug Shanahan is head coach of the Glenbrook South Titans of Glenview, Illinois. In his inaugural year as head coach, Shanahan led the Titans to a 4th place finish in the IHSA Lacrosse State Championship tournament.
[edit] Awards
| Preceded by None |
Men's Tewaaraton Trophy 2001 |
Succeeded by Michael Powell |
| Preceded by Josh Sims |
McLaughlin Award 2001 |
Succeeded by Kevin Cassese |
