J. R. Castle

James "J.R." Castle of Glenside, Pennsylvania, is a former American lacrosse player with the Philadelphia Wings of National Lacrosse League. A William Penn Charter School graduate, Castle played collegiate lacrosse with the Drexel Dragons, after transferring from the now-defunct North Carolina State lacrosse program.[1] While at Drexel, Castle earned all-East Coast Conference honors.

J. R. Castle
NationalityAmerican
NLL teamPhiladelphia Wings
NCAA teamDrexel University
North Carolina State
Pro career1987

After college, Castle played club lacrosse. At age 28, Castle joined the Philadelphia Wings for their inaugural season in 1987, playing with well-known lacrosse figures such as Mike French, Henry Ciccarone Jr., and John Grant Sr. Castle's son, George Castle, joined the Wings' inaugural team during its 2009 season.[2] They are believed to be the first father-son duo to appear as player's in the league's history.

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References
  1. "Ex-Prep Star Goes to Pros- Indoor". The Philadelphia Inquirer. February 19, 1987. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  2. "Like Father, Like Son". Pennsylvania Lacrosse Association. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
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