... helped to establish the first collegiate team in 1877 by New York University. Soon after, Philips Academy, Andover (Massachusetts), Philips Exeter Academy (New Hampshire) and the Lawrenceville School (New Jersey) were the nation's first high school teams in 1882. As the sport began to grow, it started to become recognized as an international sport and was featured as an Olympic sport in 1904 ... ...

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