Toronto Lacrosse Club vs. Six Nations (1867)

A photograph from the St. Regis Lacrosse Club from Montreal circa 1867. Sourced from the Musee McCord Museum.

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Over 4,000 spectators witnessed the team from Six Nations defeat the Toronto Lacrosse Club 3-2.

It’s likely this game marked the first time organisers charged admission to watch a Toronto sporting event.

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