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Modern Lacrosse was
popularized in 1636 by Montreal native, Jean de Brebeuf. Lacrosse was
born of the North American Indians, christened by the French and adapted
by the Canadians. Rooted in Native American religion, lacrosse was played
to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, develop strong, virile men and give
thanks to the Creator. The name Lacrosse was given by French settlers for
a game played with a curved stick (crosse) and a ball. Contestants played
on a field from one to fifteen miles in length and games lasted for days.
“The evolution of the Native
American game into modern lacrosse began in 1636 when Jean de Brefeuf, a
Jesuit missionary documented a contest in southeast Ontario, Canada.
Forty eight Native American tribes throughout southern Canada and the
United States played Lacrosse. French pioneers began playing the game
avidly in the 1800s. Canadian dentist George Beers, standardized the game
in 1867 with adoption of set dimensions, limits to the number of players
and other basic rule.”
Lacrosse has been played at
the University of Kentucky for a number years. The University of Kentucky
entered into the National College Lacrosse League. The team made its debut
in the mid 1970's. Each season has seen growing interest and the
attraction of many outstanding lacrosse players to the team.
Lacrosse is the true North
American sport and has become the fastest growing sports in America. The
UK Wildcat Lacrosse Team is striving to become an outstanding college club
team that represents the University of Kentucky and competes well and wins
in every contest.
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