Abstract
Near the beginning of the twentieth century, Cornish miners introduced soccer to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. They initially played informal scrimmages and friendlies until 1909 when several mining communities organized the Copper League. This began spirited competition until the Copper Strike of 1913-1914 terminated interest in the sport. Following labor hostilities, many players moved away from the Keweenaw and ended this once promising league.
Recommended Citation
Logan, Gabe
(2025)
"Kicking in the Copper Country: The Rise and Fall of Early Soccer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula 1909-1914,"
Upper Country: A Journal of the Lake Superior Region: Vol. 13, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/upper_country/vol13/iss1/2
