Matt Carroll (lacrosse)

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Matt Carroll
Born (1986-02-16) February 16, 1986 (age 38)
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight190 [1] pounds (86 kg)
ShootsLeft
PositionDefense
NLL draft35th overall, 2006
Toronto Rock
Pro career 20072010

Matt Carroll (born February 16, 1986) is a former professional lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League.

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References

  1. "#23 Matt Carroll". pointstreak.com. Retrieved August 24, 2019.