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Sep 29, 1926 Died on 26 May 2003 (aged 76)
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About Ross Powless
- Alexander (Ross) Powless (September 29, 1926 – May 26, 2003) was a Mohawk lacrosse player from the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation near Brantford, Ontario.
- Broadly, Ross was positioned as an ambassador for lacrosse and for native people.
- Powless is also considered one of the best lacrosse athletes in Canadian history and the father of modern lacrosse.
- His exceptional play has been credited with reviving interest in box lacrosse in the 1950s.
- He was the father of lacrosse player Gaylord Powless.
