They were owned by Hockey Hall of Famer James E. Norris.
He turned to the American Hockey Association who gave him rights to an expansion team in Chicago.
The NHL agreed on the condition that he disband the Shamrocks who were a thorn in the side for the Chicago Blackhawks.
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