2007, after the 2007 Can-Am playoffs, Nick Lopardo announced that he would cease operations. Their final game was a 6-4 home loss against the Nashua Pride in the third game of the Can-Am League Championship Series. The Spirit were swept 3-0. The attendance in the final game was 803. Spirit games were broadcast on WESX and WWZN 1510-AM by veteran play-by-play announcer John Leahy. North Shore's team colors were Red, White and Blue. Their mascot, Slugger, was a blue bald eagle. (The Spirit were followed by the North Shore Navigators, a summer collegiate baseball team, from the Futures Collegiate Baseball League.) Retired numbers 6 - Harry Agganis and Johnny Pesky - North Shore area residents who both played for the Boston Red Sox 17 - Dick Radatz - former All-Star Boston Red Sox relief pitcher and Spirit pitching coach who died March, 2005 25 - Tony Conigliaro - Revere resident who played for the Boston Red Sox References External links North Shore Spirit (official site) Spirit Fans HQ Spirit Video Page North Shore Navigators 2003 establishments in Massachusetts 2007 disestablishments in Massachusetts Baseball teams established in 2003 Baseball teams disestablished in 2007 Defunct baseball teams in Massachusetts Defunct independent baseball league teams Defunct minor league baseball teams Northern League (baseball, 1993–2010) teams Professional baseball teams in Massachusetts Sports in Lynn, Massachusetts