Woodland Indian Lacrosse Players: Playing #1

Lacrosse is one of the oldest team sports in North America. There is evidence that a version of lacrosse originated in what is now Canada as early as the 17th century. Traditional lacrosse games were sometimes major events that could last several days. On June 2, 1763 a friendly lacrosse game played in front of the British held Fort Michilmackinac quickly turned deadly when the players rushed the open gate and overwhelmed the garrison.