About this episode

This episode explores the history of Canada's national sport, focusing on the Inter City Lacrosse League and its significance during the 20th century.

SEND US A TEXT The Inter City Lacrosse League was founded in 1934 after Canada officially adopted box lacrosse established under the BC Amateur Lacrosse Association. The league ran from 1934-1972. The "golden age" of the Inter-City Lacrosse League (ICLL) was in the 1950s and 1960s. The original franchises were New Westminster Salmonbellies, Vancouver Burrards, and Victoria Shamrocks. Crowds routinely packed their local arenas. During WWII the war effort caused major roster shortag...

People in this episode

Host: Earl Thomas

Topics covered

• lacrosse
• sports history
• Canada
• Inter City Lacrosse League
• box lacrosse
• 1940s
• 1950s

Keywords

• lacrosse
• Canada
• sports history
• Inter City Lacrosse League
• box lacrosse
• 1940s
• 1950s
• New Westminster Salmonbellies
• Vancouver Burrards
• Victoria Shamrocks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Inter City Lacrosse League, BC Amateur Lacrosse Association, New Westminster Salmonbellies, Vancouver Burrards, Victoria Shamrocks

Places: Canada, British Columbia

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