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"Lacrosse was the sport in Bradford earlier this century. Bradford players and teams were among the best in the country, and games drew huge crowds at the old lacrosse field on Simcoe Street. This photo, courtesy of Fred "Collie" Collings, shows the 1907 Bradford Junior squad. In the top row from the left, L. Church, Fred Collings, Bob White, Bill Martin, Billie Burgess, B. Harman, and L. Bowser. In the second row from the left, Mel Walruff, L. Cotton, N. McKinstry, J. Sutherland, W. Sutherland, S. Coultson, E. Wright, W. Donnell, P. MacGarvey."

Back Row (l-r): Jim Webb Jr., Walter Reeves, Ollie Robinson, Joe Evans, Ted Gapp, Jack Busby, Dr. Lewis H. Campbell, Jim Webb Sr., T. W. W. Evans (president). Front Row (l-r): Lorne Church, Fred Bennett, Fred "Colly" Collings, George Webb, Harry Gapp, Eddie Armstrong.

Photograph of Dr. Lewis H. Campbell, taken in Australia in 1907 during the All Canadian Lacrosse team tour of Australia in which he was one of three Bradford players. At this time Dr. Campbell had played in more championship games than any other player in Canada.

Dr. Lewis H. Campbell's portrait inside of his lacrosse championship medal, resting on a case. Dr. Campbell was a lacrosse champion in 1902 and 1905.

Newspaper article dated 1891 from the South Simcoe News about Lacrosse in the town of Bradford, including names of members of the Lacrosse team in Bradford. Includes a stamp saying L. Campbell 227 1/2 George Street. Dr. Lewis H. Campbell had the local paper sent to him in Toronto while attending medical school.

Newspaper clipping from the 1930s discussing the Bradford Lacrosse championship win of 1906.
Top Row: I. Morris, Dr. Campbell, A. J. Sinclair, J. Webb, W. Reeves
Second Row: R. Anderson, F. Archer, G. Caldwell, F. Coombs, O. Robinson
Third Row: V. Graham, R. McKinstry
Bottom Row: T. W. W. Evans, G. G. Green, R. Ware, W. L. Campbell, G. Ogilvie

An article about a lacrosse club banquet held at the North American Hotel and attended by Bradford's team. It highlights Lewis Campbell's reception of a silver badge for his contributions to the team.

One side of two Canadian Lacrosse Association Championship medals awarded to William L. Campbell and Dr. Lewis H. Campbell. Both men were on Bradford's lacrosse team and their names are engraved on the medals (as seen in this view). Dr. Campbell won a medal for 1902 and 1905 and William won one for 1905.

One side of two Canadian Lacrosse Association Championship medals awarded to William L. Campbell and Dr. Lewis H. Campbell. Both men were on Bradford's lacrosse team , Dr. Campbell won a medal for 1902 and 1905 and William won one for 1905. This side of each medal has engraving, including of two lacrosse sticks.

An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.