As early as the 1400s, the Iroquois, Huron, Algonquin, and other tribes introduced lacrosse. Lacrosse had an abundance of spiritual significance to the Native American tribes. They believed it wasn’t played for just entertainment, but for religious and military purpose instead. Before a game began, the Native Americans would hold their sticks in the air and shout to get God’s “attention”. The Native Americans called this intense game Baggataway rather than lacrosse. Baggataway games were played originally by as many as 1,000 men and lasted three days, beginning at sunup and ending at sundown each day.