New Logo Unveiled To Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Peterborough Lacrosse

A commemorative logo has been designed to celebrate 150 years of lacrosse in Peterborough since it was established in 1872 released on Wednesday.

Eleven of Peterborough’s 17 Mann Cup championships were under the Peterborough Lakers. Photo courtesy of Ed Arnold.

The anniversary marks 150 years of lacrosse as the oldest and most successful sport in the city’s history.

The logo was designed by former lacrosse player Jamie Plunkett of apparel company UncommonFit.

The first game began 1872 with the Red Stockings as the first team. Peterborough won its first championship in 1879 and won 29 senior and junior national championships and more than 150 provincial titles. Peterborough also won the Mann Cup 17 times in franchise history.

Tim Barrie, Committee chair has been formed to celebrate the game’s anniversary with a big week of lacrosse being planned for the last week of June ending with the celebration of Canada’s birthday on July 1. No further details have been released.

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