George Castle (lacrosse)
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George Castle from Glenside, Pennsylvania
, is an American lacrosse
player with the Philadelphia Wings
of National Lacrosse League
. He is a defensive midfielder. A William Penn Charter School
graduate, Castle played collegiate lacrosse
with the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays
where he helped his team win two national championships
.
Castle joined the Philadelphia Wings
as a free agent for the 2009 season
, primarily as a defensive player. Castle's father, J.R. Castle
, played on the Wings' inaugural team during its 1987 season. They are believed to be the first father-son duo to appear as player's in the league's history.
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Glenside is a census-designated place in Abington, Cheltenham, and Springfield townships, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,384 at the 2010 census...
, is an American lacrosse
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick, mainly played in the United States and Canada. It is a contact sport which requires padding. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh...
player with the Philadelphia Wings
Philadelphia Wings
The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
of National Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league in North America. It currently has nine teams; three in Canada and six in the United States. Unlike other lacrosse leagues which play in the summer, the NLL plays its games in the winter and spring. Each year, the playoff...
. He is a defensive midfielder. A William Penn Charter School
William Penn Charter School
William Penn Charter School is an independent school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1689 by William Penn...
graduate, Castle played collegiate lacrosse
College lacrosse
College lacrosse refers to lacrosse played by student athletes at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. In both countries, men's field lacrosse and women's lacrosse are played in both the varsity and club levels...
with the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays
Johns Hopkins Blue Jays lacrosse
The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays men's lacrosse team represents Johns Hopkins University in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college lacrosse. The team was founded in 1883 and is the school's most prominent sports team...
where he helped his team win two national championships
NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship
The annual NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament determines the top men's field lacrosse team in the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III....
.
Castle joined the Philadelphia Wings
Philadelphia Wings
The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
as a free agent for the 2009 season
2009 Philadelphia Wings season
The Philadelphia Wings are a lacrosse team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania playing in the National Lacrosse League . The 2009 season was the 23rd in franchise history.-Game log:Reference: -Player stats:Reference: -Runners :...
, primarily as a defensive player. Castle's father, J.R. Castle
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...
, played on the Wings' inaugural team during its 1987 season. They are believed to be the first father-son duo to appear as player's in the league's history.