BOSTON, MA -- John Grant, a two-time All-American and a member of the University of Delaware Athletics Hall of Fame, was recently selected to play in the upcoming sixth annual Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game in July.

Grant (at right), a member of the Rochester Rattlers and one of the league’s top attackmen, will play for the Eastern Conference squad in the annual game on Sunday, July 8 at Harvard Stadium in Boston, MA at 12:30 p.m. The all-star announcement was made by MLL Commissioner David Gross. The All-Stars were selected by the MLL head coaches, general managers, and players.

Grant, a native of Peterborough, Ontario, was an All-American at Delaware in 1998 and 1999 and was inducted into the UD Athletics Hall of Fame in 2005. In 1999, he led the Blue Hens to the NCAA quarterfinals under head coach Bob Shillinglaw, recording 110 points (56g, 54a). The point and assist totals set school records and were also tops in the nation. He was named the USILA National Collegiate Player of the Year following his senior season.

Grant has played in the All-Star Game on two other occasions. In his previous two appearances, he put up nine points (6g, 3a). There will also be a skills competition at halftime consisting of accuracy, fastest shot, and freestyle. Grant will be participating in the accuracy contest.

Grant leads the MLL in points (31) and goals (22) this season. He had a big performance on June 16 against the Denver Outlaws when he tied a league record for points with 14, and tied a Rochester franchise record for goals (8). He led the short-handed Rattlers to a 27-26 victory in the highest scoring game in league history. Grant is one of the league’s all-time leading scorer, having scored 112 goals in 42 career games.

For the first time in the MLL's seven-year history, the game will match up all stars from the Eastern Conference against their Western Conference counterparts. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2 with Joe Beninati and Quint Kessenich calling the action.

Tickets are available by calling 888-847-9700 or by visiting www.majorleaguelacrosse.com.