The Legacy of Harry Xul-Si-Malt Manson lives on. The Snuneymuxw First Nation soccer star died in 1912, but his memory was very much alive when a five-a-side soccer tournament was heldin his name on Oct. 17 in North Vancouver.

Harry’s name in his language – Xul-si-malt means ‘One who leaves his mark’and he sure did. Sentinel readers were told about Harry’s induction into the Legends class in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in June, recognizing the star “for his leadership as a First Nations athlete and for breaking through racial barriers at the turn of the century.”

Homeless players were on two teams in the tournament. And one team was made up of players from Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish nation as well as the City of Vancouver. “Everyone can play,” tourney organizer Robert Janning said. “No one is excluded. I truly believe those were Harry’s values.”

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