1982 World Lacrosse Championship

The 1982 World Lacrosse Championship was the fourth World Lacrosse Championship and was played at Homewood Field in Baltimore, Maryland, from June 18–25, 1982. The United States defeated Australia in the final to win the tournament.[1][2]

1982 World Lacrosse Championship
Tournament details
Host country United States
DatesJune 18–25
Teams4
Venue(s)Homewood Field, Baltimore, Maryland
Final positions
Gold  United States (3rd title)
Silver  Australia
Bronze  Canada
Fourth place England
← 1978
1986 →

Results
Team 1 Team 2 Score
EnglandAustralia5-25
United StatesCanada23-12
CanadaEngland26-8
United StatesAustralia23-10
United StatesEngland26-9
CanadaAustralia18-24

Standings
Pos Team P W L Pts
1United States3306
2Australia3214
3Canada3122
4England3030

Final

United States 22, Australia 14

Awards
  • Best and Fairest Player: Jeff Kennedy, Australia.
  • Best Goalkeeper: Tommy Sears, United States.
  • Best Defender: Mark Greenberg, United States.
  • Best Midfielder: John Butkiewicz, Australia.
  • Best Attackman: Brooks Sweet, United States.

All-World Team:

  • Peter Cann, A, Australia; Brendan Schneck, A, United States;
  • Brooks Sweet, A, United States;
  • John Butkiewicz, M, Australia;
  • Vinny Sombrotto, M, United States;
  • Bob Teasdall, M, Canada;
  • Mark Greenberg, D, United States;
  • Chris Kane, D, United States;
  • Jeff Mounkley, D, England;
  • Tommy Sears, G, United States.[3]

References
  1. "International Lacrosse Events History" (PDF). Federation of International Lacrosse.
  2. "ALL-TIME FIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS". US Lacrosse.
  3. "Men's World Championship History - 2014 World Lacrosse Championship". www.worldlacrosse2014.com. US Lacrosse. Archived from the original on July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.


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