American Indian Lacrosse: Little Brother of War

  • Father Le Mercier

    Learned that lacrosse players wore hawks feathers to improve their eyesight in the game
  • Charlevoix

    Used the term "raquette" to describe an indian lacrosse stice
  • Wager goods on games

    People gamble their goods at the games
  • Adopt European Dress

    Wear their best clothes which reflect the adoption of European dress code
  • Eastern Cherokee Ball Play dance

  • Referees in a game

  • Big Joe Tonida

    Cherokee Indian was murdered by his brothers in law, they feared he was cursed after the game
  • Carrier Dome, Syracuse University

    The Syracuse University mens lacrosse team faces Navy with the Gait brothers performing the "hidden ball trick"