The game of Lacrosse as we now call it was founded by the Native American Indians.
It originated in the 15th century.
The Six Tribes of the Iroquois called the game, "baggataway".
Teams consisted of hundreds or even thousands of players.
Due to the fact that the goal was often miles apart, a game may carry on for days.
The name of Lacrosse came from the French who were the first westerners to see the game played.
The stick used in the game resembled a bishop's crozier,-la crosse, in French.
The game eventually made its way to Canada.
In 1856, the Montreal Lacrosse Club was founded.
In 1867, George Beers wrote the first proper rules for Lacrosse.
In 1892, the English Lacrosse Union was founded.
Lacrosse was part of the 1904 and 1908 Olympics.
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