10 Fun Facts About Lacrosse That Will Make You Smile

1. Lacrosse was originally invented by Native Americans, who used it to settle disputes between tribes. 2. The first lacrosse ball was made from a deerskin stuffed with hair, but today lacrosse balls are made from rubber and plastic. 3. The shortest lacrosse game ever played lasted only eight seconds!

4. Lacrosse players wear protective equipment, including helmets, shoulder pads and gloves. 5. The longest lacrosse stick ever made was over 10 feet long! 6. The fastest shot ever recorded in a lacrosse game was over 80 miles per hour! 7. Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the world! 8. There are two types of lacrosse—field lacrosse and box lacrosse. 9. Lacrosse is the official state sport of Maryland and the official summer sport of Canada. 10. Lacrosse games often have fun mascots that cheer on the teams and pump up the crowd!