The Niagara Stars played in the independent

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that existed for half of the summer season of 2003 before folding. Located in the city of

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the team featured a variety of international ballplayers from

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, the

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, and the

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. The Stars were managed by former major leaguer

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who led the team to a 15-15 record before league officials pulled the plug on the season at the half-way point. Dave MacLean worked as a member of the front office staff, supplying the team with its only working desktop computer.

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