Founded in 1974 by Scott McNeal, the Gus Macker Tournament began as a small, backyard gathering 50 years ago in Lowell, Michigan. On June 21, the Jackson Police Department and the Jackson Fire Department took part in the 50th anniversary tournament.
The Gus Macker Heroes Tournament, celebrating its 50th anniversary, was held June 21 in downtown Jackson. A 3x3 basketball Heroes Tournament and Dream Team Tournament, a free throw contest, dunk contest and mascot game were held. Members from the Jackson City Police, Jackson Fire Department, Blackman-Leoni Public Safety, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Orthopedic Rehab Specialists, Henry Ford Health, Michigan State Police, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army took part.
Jackson Fire Department team (l-r) Assistant Chief Joe Smith, Lt. Dan Peterson, and firefighters Gavin Warner, Harry Crawford and Conner Romm.
Members of the Jackson Police Department and the Jackson Fire Department battled it out on the court at the Gus Macker Heroes Tournament.
Air Force team (l-r) Mia Jones, Trevor Jones and Derek Enis.
Blackman-Leoni Public Safety Officers team (l-r) Jason Jahn, Tommy Brower, Patrick Rose and Becky Luce.
U.S. Army Team (Kneeling l-r): SFC Michael Stone and SSG Darren Davis; (Standing l-r) SFC Jordan Leonard, SSG Adam Nicaise and SFC Nicholas Guyer.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office team (l-r) Sgt. Tom Freeman, Det. Bre Tucker, Lt. Jeremy Barnett, Gidian Howland and Cam Wells.
First Place Winners Michigan State Police team: (l-r) D/Sgt. Nathaniel Kraus, Trooper Roger Lee-Scott, Sgt. Brian Kinaschuk, SPSO Erron Morton and F/Lt. Tedric Gibbs.
Jackson Police Dept: (l-r) Reserve Officer Jake Waggener and Lt. John Lillie.
Jackson Police Dept. team (l-r) Chief Elmer Hitt, Officer Justin Vernier, Cadet Kyle Richardson and Det. Thomas Tinklepaugh.
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