Larry King

NAME: Larry King
INDUCTED: 2026
HOMETOWN: Akwesasne
POSITION: Player

Larry King is widely regarded by lacrosse legends as one of the finest two‑way players of his era. A dynamic scorer with a keen sense for transition opportunities, he was equally renowned for his relentless defensive play, tenacity on loose balls, and unwavering commitment to team success.

Born and raised in Akwesasne, King played the entirety of his competitive lacrosse career representing his home community, beginning with the Akwesasne Mohawks Jr. B (1976–1978), where he was part of a League Championship team. Playing both forward and defence, he competed with several outstanding teams, including the Akwesasne Thunderbirds, Akwesasne Warriors, Kahnawake Mohawks, and the Akwesasne Thunder. His teams captured multiple league championships, and his crowning achievements came as Captain of the Akwesasne Thunder Senior B team, which won the Canadian Senior B Championship Presidents Cup in 1995 and 1997 with a silver in 1996.

Over the course of his career, King earned numerous individual accolades, including Most Valuable MVP, Most Consistent Player, Defensive Award, Man‑Down Specialist, and repeated recognition as Team Captain and Assistant Captain. His consistent, high‑intensity style of play and sportsmanship made him one of the most respected players in Akwesasne and throughout the league. Even during seasons when Akwesasne teams did not capture league titles, King was still called upon to strengthen qualifying teams at the national level—an enduring testament to his skill, leadership, and reputation.

Beyond his playing achievements, King’s impact on the sport continued through coaching with both minor and Senior B teams, including a qualification for the National Championships, further demonstrating his deep understanding of the game and commitment to developing athletes.

King’s contributions were recognized with his selection to represent Team Indigenous at the 1980 Nations Cup Lacrosse Championship in British Columbia and his 2018 induction into the Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

Beyond lacrosse, King’s life reflects the values instilled by the Creator’s Medicine Game. As a youth, he channelled his athletic abilities into boxing, becoming a six‑time New York State Golden Gloves Champion and earning a #8 national ranking in AAU boxing in 1978–79. He later appeared in major film productions, including Last of the Mohicans, before dedicating himself to community leadership.

From 1997 to 2015, Larry King served as an elected District Chief of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, where he became a tireless advocate for youth and elder involvement, sports development, land‑claim resolution, and long‑term economic sustainability for future generations.

Larry King’s career spanned over 20 years and left an enduring legacy defined not solely by where he played, but by how he played, who he represented, and the path he set for others to follow.

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