1) Congratulations to Steve Benenati and Jeff Abbott on being inducted into the Gus Macker Hall of Fame and for being Norwich Macker Legends. (Photo by Morgan Golliver), 2) The 27th annual Norwich Gus Macker tournament welcomed 298 teams this year, including the Norwich Fire and Police Departments. 50.3 percent of the official 296 teams were under 14 years old and 72 percent were under 18. (Photo by Morgan Golliver)

NORWICH – The 27th annual Norwich Gus Macker wrapped up over the weekend, after the tournament returned to the downtown streets of Norwich. It had been five years since the tournament was played on East Main Street.

It was Gus Macker’s 50 year anniversary, celebrating 3 on 3 basketball since 1974’s inauguration in the McNeal family driveway in Lowell, Michigan.

During the opening ceremonies, Scott “Gus” McNeal introduced his staff and the Norwich YMCA staff with Sports Director Tom Revoir and Executive Director Jamey Mullen, who worked hard, along with dedicated volunteers, to make this tournament happen every year.

After giving them gifts of a Macker 50 year flag and new licensed chains, McNeal made a special announcement.