David Klarmann
In our attempts to be better, to be successful, to be champions, American Indian Lacrosse helps us achieve greater reward—understanding the essence of the game.
Robert Lipsyte
From the first great super bowls of America, those heroic, spiritual contests played out on mile-long arenas for days at a time, to the modern box game on struggling reservations, Indian lacrosse is a telling thread in our national tapestry, and Tom Vennum has brought it to life.
Mark Burnam
Never before has the story of American Indian lacrosse been told in such a way... [Vennum] explains how the sports world failed to give proper recognition to what was once solely a Native American game.
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From the first great super bowls of America, those heroic, spiritual contests played out on mile-long arenas for days at a time, to the modern box game on struggling reservations, Indian lacrosse is a telling thread in our national tapestry, and Tom Vennum has brought it to life.—Robert Lipsyte, New York Times sports columnist
In our attempts to be better, to be successful, to be champions, American Indian Lacrosse helps us achieve greater reward—understanding the essence of the game.—David Klarmann, head lacrosse coach, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Never before has the story of American Indian lacrosse been told in such a way . . . [Vennum] explains how the sports world failed to give proper recognition to what was once solely a Native American game.—Mark Burnam, 1993 Major Indoor Lacrosse League Champion
