Chicago Bandits
| Chicago Bandits | |
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| League | National Pro Fastpitch |
| Location | Rosemont, Illinois |
| Ballpark | Rosemont Stadium |
| Year founded | 2005 |
| Regular season champion | 5 (2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2013) |
| Cowles Cup championships | 4 (2008, 2011, 2015,2016) |
| Former ballparks |
Benedictine University (Lisle, IL) 2005-2007 Judson University (Elgin, IL) 2008-2010 |
| Colors | Black, Orange, Navy Blue, White |
| Mascot | Swiper (Raccoon) |
| Retired numbers | 5, 6, 19, 27 |
| Ownership | Village of Rosemont, IL |
| Coach | Vacant |
| General Manager | Toni Calmeyn |
| Media | Radio:1590 WCGO |
Benedictine University (Lisle, IL) 2005-2007
The Chicago Bandits are a women's professional softball team based in Rosemont, Illinois. Since the 2005 season, they have played as a member of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). The Bandits won the 2008 NPF championship, defeating the Washington Glory in the final game of the championship series. The team won their second NPF championship following the 2011 season when they won the championship series two games to none over the USSSA Pride. Following the 2015 season the team won its third NPF championship defeating the USSSA Pride two games to none. They play their home games at Rosemont Stadium in Rosemont, Illinois.
2005
The Chicago Bandits inaugural season took place at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. Chicago recorded an NPF-best 41-7 record, but lost to the Akron Racers in the championship.
2006
Chicago posted a 30-12 record, which again was best in the NPF, but lost to the Connecticut Brakettes in the championship series.
2007
The 2007 Chicago Bandits went 23-21, but failed to qualify for the playoffs after finishing in sixth place in the league.
2008
The Bandits began their first season in Elgin with a 4-7 record, playing without Jennie Finch and Vicky Galindo of the United States National Team, and Caitlin Lever of the Canadian National Team, due to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Jessica Sallinger and Kristina Thorson each won 12 games and were Chicago's first duo to record double-digit victories since Jennie Finch and Amy Harre in 2005. After moving to their new stadium, the Bandits recorded 61 home runs in 2008, which was more home runs than in the franchise's first three years combined. The team's home run leaders were Stacy May (13), Rachel Folden (11), and Jamie Clark (11).
The Bandits completed their season sweeping the Akron Racers, New England Riptide and Rockford Thunder to finish the regular season 32-16 and on a 12-game winning streak, earning the highest seed in the 2008 Championship Series.
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