John R. Hanesiak2017 Brier Media Guide: Previous Rosters (born June 23, 1941) is a Canadian former curler. He played second on the 1972 Brier Champion team (skipped by Orest Meleschuk), representing Manitoba. They later went on to win the World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen of that year.Orest Meleschuk Rink beats Bob Pickering to capture Cup spiel The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Nov 24, 1973; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. 57
Hanesiak is of Irish and Ukrainian descent. He played college football for North Dakota State University, but turned down an offer from the Montreal Alouettes, believing he was too small. At the time of the 1972 Brier, he was employed as a salesman.
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John Hanesiak – Curling Canada Stats Archive Canadian curler who hacked a dart in '72 says he quit after seeing himself on TV | CBC Radio
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