In the beginning...the Iroquois Indians believed that lacrosse was a gift from the Creator, and it is considered his favourite game; bringing much enjoyment to the Indian people.
1636
French missionary father Jean Brebouf describes “Le jeu de la crosse” as looking like a Bishop crozier
1662
French trader Nicolas Perrot first wrote of the game, stating the there were rules and that the game was played to three goals.
1750
Mohawks teach the game to French Canadians in Montreal.
1763
Ottawa Indians, lead by chief Pontiac, play lacrosse as a diversion and are able to overtake the British at Fort Michilimakinac.
1797
Col. William Stone observes a game between the Mohawk and the Seneca with over 600 players involved.
1834
Mohawks play lacrosse at St. Pierre Race Track in Montreal making it a popular spectator sport.
1844
First official game between the Iroquois and the Canadians started a seventeen year winning streak for the Iroquois.
1856
New rules developed as first lacrosse club formed in Montreal as stick becomes shorter and a smaller playing field is defined.
1867
Iroquois tour England to play lacrosse as Canada makes lacrosse their national sport.
1875
First English Lacrosse club formed in Stockport. Still exists.
1880
American team beats Canadian team for the first time. As Indians are banned from all international play.
1904
Canada wins Olympic Lacrosse Tournament.
1913
Women’s lacrosse begins in England.
1932
Iroquois play in Los Angeles Olympics.
1967
First World Lacrosse Championship won by Team USA.
1971
First NCAA national Lacrosse Championship won by Cornell
