From The Retired Pro
About Me
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Most Memorable Moment
2019 ACL Man of the Year Finals versus Frank Modlin
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Nickname
Kitch
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Turned Pro
2018
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Preferred Bags
Reynolds Bags - Pro X or Advantage
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Favorite Color
Green & Black
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Favorite Hobby
Cornhole
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Favorite Food
Smoked meats
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Occupation
Director of Project Services - Freedom Specialty Services Inc.
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Hometown
West Deptford, NJ
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My Home League
Delaware Cornhole
Oxford Cornhole
South Jersey Cornhole -
Favorite Player
Jay Dotson
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Favorite Shot
Cut shot
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Mentor
Rich Riskie (Started it All)
ACL Pro John Kitchin's Cornhole Biography
I am ACL Pro John Kitchin from the NorthEast Conference and this is my story of how and when I started playing cornhole and worked my way up to an ACL Pro. I started playing cornhole in Philadelphia, PA during tailgates at professional sporting events. I was approached by a co-worker who was interested into getting me out to his local league on Tuesday Nights where they played $5-$10 Blind Draws. I instantly feel in love with the game and what competitive cornhole seemed like at the time. After I started doing well, I branched out playing in the more organized leagues & tournaments which led to traveling nationally to test myself against the countries best.
After 1 year of traveling, I found myself in a position to qualify as a Pro in 2016. After two seasons I made the jump to becoming an ACL Pro. I’d classify my years as an ACL Pro to be currently successful in regard to accolades but was fulfilled the most by representing our small section of the cornhole world and setting the example that truly “Anyone can play, anyone can win”.
CONGRATULATIONS to John for winning the 2019 Devour Man of the Year award!