The Columbus Landsharks were a member of the

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from

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until

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. They were based in

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. After the 2003 season, the franchise moved to

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, becoming the

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. This move was based on poor attendance. The final active Landshark in the NLL was

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, who they drafted in 2001 in the 6th round, 68th overall. He retired on June 12, 2023.

Awards & honors

All time record

2000-01 season

2001-02 season

Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20021224041831/http://www.lacrosse-network.com/outsidersguide/colu.htm

2002-03 schedule

Notes

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