Barnes, Mildred J.

Affiliation: Boston Lacrosse Association
Elected: 2005

Biography:
Mildred Barnes played attack on the United States national teams during the 1950s and early 60s, including the undefeated touring team to the British Isles in 1957. Barnes also played for the U.S. against Great Britain and Ireland in 1954 and 1960. From 1949 to 1961, she played for the competitive Boston Lacrosse Association and during the last 10 years of her competitive career, she also served as a nationally-rated umpire. She taught lacrosse at clinics and to high school and college students in the 1950s and 60s. Five of her students later became members of U.S. national teams and two preceded her into the Hall of Fame. Barnes has authored several lacrosse-related papers.

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