Half Moon (lacrosse) facts for kids
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Half Moon (born April 30, 1872 – died August 29, 1948) was a talented First Nations lacrosse player. He was from Canada and competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. Half Moon is remembered for helping his team win an Olympic medal.
Half Moon: An Olympic Lacrosse Player
Half Moon was a First Nations athlete from Canada. He was born in 1872 and lived until 1948. He played the sport of lacrosse, which is a very old team game. Lacrosse has been played by Indigenous peoples in North America for hundreds of years.
The 1904 Olympics
In 1904, Half Moon traveled to St. Louis, USA. He was there to compete in the Summer Olympics. He was part of a team called the Mohawk Indians Lacrosse Team. This team represented Canada at the games.
The Mohawk Indians team played very well in the lacrosse tournament. They showed great skill and teamwork. Their hard work paid off when they won the bronze medal. This was a big achievement for Half Moon and his teammates. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge honor for any athlete.
