About Old School Lacrosse

Compared to most other sports, remarkably little is known today about the great lacrosse stars from yesteryear when  lacrosse – and not hockey – captivated the attention and won the hearts and minds of sports fans in Vancouver, New Westminster, and the rest of the Lower Mainland.

Old School Lacrosse is a place to discover and tell the story of these great players and pioneers from a century ago, their photographs, and their relevance to the history of lacrosse in the province of British Columbia and in Canada.

Articles posted here are constantly being updated – and in some cases, re-written – as new information is discovered, so remember to check back from time to time for updates on your favorites.

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Diagram from ‘Lacrosse: The National Game of Canada’ by WG Beers (1869)