History of Kyle Harrison (lacrosse) in Timeline

Kyle Harrison is a retired professional lacrosse player and American entrepreneur. Transitioning from the field, he currently holds the position of PLL Director of Player Relations and Diversity Inclusion, leveraging his experience and profile to contribute to the sport's growth and inclusivity.

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1957: Jim Brown named All-American

In 1957, Jim Brown was a first-team all-American at Syracuse.

March 12, 1983: Kyle Harrison Born

On March 12, 1983, Kyle Harrison was born. He is an American entrepreneur and retired professional lacrosse player.

1997: MIAA B-Conference Championship

In 1997, Kyle Harrison won one of three consecutive MIAA B-Conference Championships in lacrosse while at Friends School of Baltimore.

1998: MIAA B-Conference Championship

In 1998, Kyle Harrison won one of three consecutive MIAA B-Conference Championships in lacrosse while at Friends School of Baltimore.

1999: MIAA B-Conference Championship

In 1999, Kyle Harrison won one of three consecutive MIAA B-Conference Championships in lacrosse while at Friends School of Baltimore.

2001: Graduation from Friends School of Baltimore

In 2001, Kyle Harrison graduated from the Friends School of Baltimore.

2001: Graduates from Friend's School

Kyle Harrison graduated from the Friend's School in 2001 and continued on to play as teammates on the lacrosse team at Johns Hopkins University with his best friend Benson Erwin.

2002: Point-Scoring Streak

During the 2002 season, Kyle Harrison started a 20-game point-scoring streak that extended through the NCAA Semi-finals against Syracuse University in 2003.

2002: Plays for Johns Hopkins Blue Jays

In 2002, Kyle Harrison began playing Division 1 men's lacrosse for the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays.

2003: Earns USILA Second Team All-American honors

In 2003, Kyle Harrison earned USILA Second Team All-American honors and was one of five finalists for the Tewaaraton Award.

2004: Wins McLaughlin Award

In 2004, Kyle Harrison won the McLaughlin Award for the nation's top midfielder and was a USILA First Team All-American.

2005: Signs Contract with STX

In 2005, Kyle Harrison signed a contract with STX for his K18 equipment line.

2005: First Overall MLL Draft Pick

In 2005, Kyle Harrison was the first overall draft pick in the MLL and played for the New Jersey Pride.

2005: Tewaaraton Award

In 2005, Kyle Harrison won the Tewaaraton Award National Player of the Year.

2005: Wins NCAA Championship and Tewaaraton Award

In 2005, Kyle Harrison's team at Johns Hopkins University went undefeated (16-0) to win the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship. He also won the Tewaaraton Men's Player of the Year Award that year.

2005: Wins NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship and Tewaaraton Award

In 2005, Kyle Harrison, as co-captain, led his team to an undefeated season, winning the 2005 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship. He also received the Tewaaraton Award.

2005: Recognized as prominent African-American star

In 2005, the New York Times described Kyle Harrison as lacrosse's most prominent African-American star since Jim Brown in 1957.

2006: Plays for U.S. Men's National Team

In 2006, Kyle Harrison played for the U.S. Men's National Team in the World Lacrosse Championship.

2006: Plays on U.S. National Lacrosse Team

In 2006, Kyle Harrison was a midfielder on the United States national lacrosse team, which reached the final round of the World Lacrosse Championship.

2007: Plays for the New Jersey Pride

In 2007, Kyle Harrison ended his time with the New Jersey Pride.

2007: Traded to Los Angeles Riptide

In 2007, Kyle Harrison was traded to the Los Angeles Riptide after the season.

2007: Paul Rabil wins NCAA Championship

In 2007, Paul Rabil, who played alongside Kyle Harrison on the 2005 team, won the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship and the McLaughlin Award.

2008: Played in MLL All-Star Game

In 2008, Kyle Harrison played in the MLL All-Star Game and helped the Riptide reach the postseason.

2009: Plays for Denver Outlaws

In 2009, Kyle Harrison played for the Denver Outlaws.

2009: Co-founds LXM Pro Tour league

In late 2009, Kyle Harrison left the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) league to co-found the LXM Pro Tour league.

2009: LXM Pro Tour Founded

In late 2009, the LXM Pro Tour was founded, with Kyle Harrison as one of the co-founders.

2010: LXM Pro Tour League Active

In 2010, the LXM Pro Tour league, co-founded by Kyle Harrison, became active.

2011: Inducted into Friends School Hall of Fame

In 2011, Kyle Harrison was inducted into the Friends School Hall of Fame.

2013: Personalized Custom Headphones Designed

In 2013, Beats Electronics had personalized custom headphones designed for Kyle Harrison, among other celebrities. Kyle Harrison's headphones had Hopkins blue writing of the K18 logo, 16–0, 'Finish Strong', 'LXM PRO', and '2005' on it.

2014: Plays on U.S. National Lacrosse Team

In 2014, Kyle Harrison was a defensive midfielder on the United States national lacrosse team, which reached the final round of the World Lacrosse Championship.

2014: Named Ohio Machine Season MVP

In 2014, Kyle Harrison was named the Ohio Machine season MVP.

2014: LXM Pro and MLL Announce Partnership

In 2014, LXM Pro and MLL announced a partnership.

2014: LXM Pro Tour Announces Partnership with MLL

In 2014, the LXM Pro Tour league announced a partnership with the MLL.

2016: Inducted into Multiple Halls of Fame

In 2016, Kyle Harrison was inducted into the Johns Hopkins University Athletics Hall of Fame, the USA Lacrosse Greater Baltimore Chapter Hall of Fame, and the Baltimore Hall of Fame.

2016: Inducted into Johns Hopkins University Athletics Hall of Fame

In 2016, Kyle Harrison was inducted into the Johns Hopkins University Athletics Hall of Fame.

2017: Leads Ohio Machine to Championship

In 2017, Kyle Harrison led the Ohio Machine to a championship.

2017: Wins Championship

In 2017, Kyle Harrison won the championship as a professional lacrosse player.

2019: Captain on Redwoods Lacrosse Club

From 2019 to 2021, Kyle Harrison was a captain on the Redwoods Lacrosse Club of the Premier Lacrosse League, and was awarded the PLL Brendan Looney Leadership Award.