John Grant Jr. and the Fountain of Youth

2014

John Grant Jr. wins his fifth MLL Championship and third in three years. He is also awarded the championship weekend MVP award for a second-straight time. It was the same year that the very first Apple Watch was announced.

2016

The Outlaws trade John Grant Jr. to the Ohio Machine, joining his sixth MLL team. He becomes the first player to score 10 goals in a game, as he helps the Machine clinch a playoff berth in the season finale. Lebron James finally delivers a title to Cleveland, as the Cavaliers claim their first and only NBA Championship. Donald Trump is elected president of the U.S., marking the fourth president since John Grant Jr.’s career began. 

2017

After losing in the MLL Championship to Denver 19-18, 42-year old John Grant Jr. announces his retirement from the MLL. The attackman retires as the MLL’s all-time leading scorer. Current Outlaws President Matt Bocklet also announces his retirement.


Isaac Berky is a graduate of Adrian College and Syracuse University with degrees in Digital Media and Broadcast Journalism. Even though his playing career never took off, he's been able to cover the game on the collegiate level as a broadcaster, while also working around the sports industry before joining Pro Lacrosse Talk as a contributor.

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