Doug Shanahan

Doug Shanahan, born on 11 January 1979, is an American lacrosse midfielder and later coach who also played football. At Hofstra University he was a three-time All-American in both lacrosse and football, won the McLaughlin Award as the nation's top midfielder, and in 2001 became the first winner of the Tewaaraton Trophy, given to the best college player. He was a member of the United States team that won the 2002 World Lacrosse Championship, where he was named All-World and championship most valuable player, and he played again for the American side in 2006. Professionally he starred in Major League Lacrosse, helping the Bridgeport Barrage win the 2004 league championship, and he spent half a season in 2002 with the New York Saints of the National Lacrosse League. He later coached high school and college lacrosse. He has been inducted into four halls of fame.