2 May 2019
John Marr earned selection to the England team for the 1982 World Games, where he broke the record for the most saves in a World Cup match. When a Scottish Men’s team was proposed, a century after it had last played, he was instrumental in its re-establishment in 1991.
John was an ever-present selection in goal for over 15 years and he was also a major force in the organization and management of squads to the European and World Games. John’s Scotland career encompassed the first eight European Championships (1995 to 2008), four World Championships (1994, 1998, 2002 & 2006) and also the first World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in 2003. John holds the record for the most caps.
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