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| Mr. William (Gumps) Abrams Sr.
2008 - Lacrosse - Seneca Nation of Indians
DATE OF BIRTH: March 5, 1925
DATE OF DEATH: January 14, 2005
- TRIBE: Seneca Nations of Indians
- EDUCATION: Gowanda Highschool, Jamestown Community College, AA Degree Political Science
SPORTS DATA:
- 1948 - 1949 Rochester, New York Lacrosse League Champions
- 1952 Detroit, Michigan Lacrosse League Champions
- 1952 League leading scorer
- 1958 Inducted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame Ontario Canada
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Served in the United States Navy during World War II and was honored for his Naval Services by Senecator Daniel Inouye when he presented a commendation to him in Washington DC.
- Mr. Abrams worked for his Tribe in numerous assignments such as : Seneca Nation Tribal Councilor, Seneca Nation Head Game Warden, Seneca Representative to the New York State Office on aging, became an Eagle Scout and served as a Scout Master for many years.
- Mr. Abrams lived a remarkable life in service to his Tribe.
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