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Jeff VanHooser / GW “Bubs” VanHooser - Fastball Pitcher
Jeff Vanhooser is the nephew of GW “Bubs” VanHooser who dominated area ball diamonds in the 60’s and 70’s. Bubs was inducted into the Kingston and District Hall of Fame in 2013 and passed away in 2020 at the age of 79. A prolific pitcher with an unusual windup was legendary in multiple local and regional leagues. Nephews Jeff and Barry were mentored by Bubs who was truly a father figure for them. Jeff and Barry continued the tradition of being dominant fastball pitchers having tremendous success locally and internationally. Jeff in particular distinguished himself as a Canadian Midget Fastball Champion and then followed that up with stints in the IFC (The Pinnacle of World Championship Fastball) in Ashland, Ohio and was an Ontario Native Fastball Champion with Tyendinaga in 1992 and 94. In 1995 Jeff was a Silver medalist at the North American Indigenous Games.
OHL Hockey Players of Note
The Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory has a rich history of producing some talented hockey players over the years. There are far too many to name here but a few should be mentioned. • John (Jack) Green Guelph Biltmores 1949-50 • D.J. Maracle London Knights, Owen Sound, Kingston Frontenacs • Matt Barnhardt Sudbury Wolves • Ian “Fish” Maracle Mississauga
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Reese Nugent Team Iroquois Lacrosse Kaya Maracle Team Haudenosaunee Lacrosse Blake Maracle Team Iroquois Lacrosse, Kingston Frontenacs AAA hockey Otsirakatste Brant Quinte Red Devils AAA Anerahtine Green Brantford 99 AAA - Father Jeremy Green
In Conclusion
As stated from the beginning, this is a small snapshot of the rich athletic history of the Tyendinaga Mohawks. We honour the past and salute the future with this small overview of the local athletes making a name for themselves currently or those who have left their mark on the local sports scene. Total Sports is eager to cover more of these stories. If you have more information or content to submit please contact us at BOQTotalsports@gmail.com We want to hear and hope to publish your stories.
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