RARE 1917 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY LACROSSE PHOTO - FRAMED CALENDAR - NATL CHAMPS For Sale

VINTAGE LACROSSE PHOTO - RARE LEHIGH UNIVERSITY LACROSSE TEAM -CALENDAR PAGE W/ NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Exceptional piece of early American lacrosse history! This professionally framed calendar page from July 1917 features the Lehigh University Men\'s Lacrosse Team from their historic 1916 National Championship season.

The frame is approximately 16\"x12\" and the area inside the mat is approximately 10.5\" x 8\".

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

• Features the 1916 USILL National Champion Lehigh Mountain Hawks
• Part of Lehigh\'s undefeated streak spanning 1916-1917 seasons
• One of only 11 national titles won by Lehigh (1890, 1893, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1914, 1916, 1917, 1920, 1921)
• Represents the \"Golden Era\" of Lehigh Lacrosse
• Original calendar page from July 1917 - over 107 years old

TEAM PHOTO DETAILS:The black and white image shows approximately 16 team members in distinctive period uniforms featuring:

• Black wool jerseys with distinctive white shoulder trim
• Period lacrosse sticks (wooden traditional style)
• Two coaches/managers in formal suits flanking the team
• Painted backdrop typical of early 20th century studio photography
• Professional photography by McLean Studio (signature visible in image)

FRAMING & CONDITION:

• Professionally framed in contemporary black frame with wide matting
• Clean, museum-quality presentation
• Calendar portion shows July 1917 with all 31 days clearly visible
• Overall excellent condition for age
• Ready to hang - perfect for display

EARLY LACROSSE HISTORY:Lehigh was a founding member and dominant force in early collegiate lacrosse. The sport was played with 12 players per side during this era, and teams competed in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse League (USILL), the predecessor to today\'s NCAA championship system.

PERFECT FOR:

• Lehigh University alumni and collectors
• Sports memorabilia enthusiasts
• Lacrosse historians and collectors
• Vintage sports photography collectors
• Pennsylvania sports history collections
• Museum exhibitions