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King, 64, is a member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, which is located on the Ontario\/Quebec border and straddles into the state of New York. \u201cI physically reside in Quebec,\u201d said King, who will be inducted into the Ontario hall via the Player category. \u201cBut the New York state border runs right off the corner of my house. 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King is one of the six individuals who will be inducted into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame this year. Induction ceremonies will be on Nov. 24 in St. Catharines, Ont. King, 64, is a member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, which is located on the Ontario\/Quebec border and straddles into the state of New York. \u201cI physically reside in Quebec,\u201d said King, who will be inducted into the Ontario hall via the Player category. \u201cBut the New York state border runs right off the corner of my house. 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