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revTrex

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Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« on: May 08, 2008, 02:39:18 AM »
This is a re-post from the Misc. forum...but if you haven't seen this, keep reading!

Alright, guys, here goes:

As I work for BJI, I'm trying to put together a list of the 50 greatest bowlers to NEVER BOWL OR WIN in the PBA. This in response to the PBA putting together a list of the 50 greatest PBA players...

So...what I guess I'm asking you guys to do is just start naming some guys. I've got the obvious ones -- Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Blouin, John "Count" Gengler, Hank Marino, Ned Day -- but I want to hear what you guys think. I know a ton about the pre-PBA years...but not so much about those bowlers who rolled outside the PBA while the PBA was in existence. That means a lot of folks -- the action bowlers, the amateurs, etc. -- might go unnoticed, and I don't want that to happen. I want this list to be as complete as possible, so the more you got, the better it'll be. ON SECOND EDIT: Note that the list has been expanded to include those who never won a title. You can now suggest pros, amateurs, anyone...before the PBA, during the PBA but no longer bowling, current players...etc.

After I compile all the names (from here, from my own research, from talking to other experts, etc.), BJI is going to rank these, just like the PBA is doing. Haven't exactly established how this will happen, but it'll most likely be a panel of experts.

Sound good? Start naming! ON EDIT: If you want, when you post a name, add a little info (where they're from, why they should be on the list) about that bowler. Researching names takes a lot of time...and by providing info, those bowlers you name will have a better chance of making the list!

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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2008, 03:38:23 PM »

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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2008, 03:47:30 PM »
if this includes current bowlers i would have to say bill hoffman.
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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2008, 03:59:36 PM »
Yep, includes current bowlers! Also note I'm expanding this to "never won a title"...which means they could be amateurs, before the PBA, anyone...
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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2008, 04:00:09 PM »
Derek Eoff, Matt O'Grady, Jason Belmonte, Osku Palermaa, Paul Moor.
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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2008, 04:07:30 PM »
richie wolfe, and brad angelo never won and both incredible bowlers
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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2008, 04:09:53 PM »
i dont believe jeff carter ever won.. another great bowler

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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2008, 04:56:25 PM »
Update...here's a list I've compiled thus far:

1.   Count Gengler
2.   Jimmy Smith
3.   Hank Marino
4.   Andy Varipapa
5.   Jimmy Blouin
6.   Jason Belmonte
7.   Osku Palermaa
8.   Tim Mack
9.   Richie Wolfe
10.   Brad Angelo
11.   Paul Moor
12.   Derek Eoff
13.   Bill Hoffman
14.   David O’Sullivan
15.   Jeff Carter
16.   Bob Purzycki
17.   Jeff Klein
18.   Buddy Bomar
19.   Ned Day
20.   Joe Falcaro
21.   Joe Scribner
22.   Joe Norris
23.   Richie Hornreich
24.   Rudy Kasimakis
25.   Steve Nagy
26.   Jeff Kidder
27.   Graz Castellano
28.   Lindy Faragalli
29.   Therm Gibson
30.   Ed Kawolics
31.   Junie McMahon
32.   Joe Wilman
33.   Nelson Burton, Sr.
34.   Alfie Cohn
35.   Allie Brandt
36.   Adolph Carlson
37.   John Crimmins
38.   Frank Kartheiser
39.   Fred Bujack
40.   Mike Rose, Jr.
41.   Jeff Richgels
42.   John Socha
43.   Joe Jimenez
44.   John Delp III
45.   John Chacko Jr.
46.   John Voorhies
47.   Frank Thoma
48.   Mort Lindsey
49.   Harry Steers
50.   Harry Cohn
51.   Otto Stein Jr.
52.   Charley Daw
53.   Jim Spalding
54.   Rich Wonders
55.   Tore Torgensen
56.   Paeng Nepomuceno

Keep 'em coming, and give me your thoughts on the above names. Like one of them? Tell me. Hate one of them? Tell me. Provide reasons, too!
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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2008, 05:04:03 PM »
ken simard lol made 1 show but he will win one eventually
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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2008, 09:18:19 PM »
forgetting Bill Oneill, it wont be long before he wins one but a must on a list as such. Great game he has, every veteran on tour would agree.

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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2008, 09:49:15 PM »
Jack Winters Sr., is one of the biggest names in east coast. He was once called record breaking Jack for breaking 7 world records in one weekend. He lived in Bucks County pennsyvlania where also Bill O'Neill and Vince Mazzanti Jr. are from. Research this guy a little and he will have a guaranteed spot on that list.

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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2008, 04:37:54 AM »
An Aussie of eras past called Chris Batson would have been very competitive on the tour given the chance
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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2008, 07:25:47 AM »
gotta add dave guindon  and mike neumann to the list
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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2008, 09:24:47 AM »
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Gil Sliker and Joe Firpo. They have one doubles title each, but no singles title.


Alas, the doubles title eliminates them. I know -- it's frustrating.
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Re: Best bowlers to never BOWL OR WIN in the PBA?
« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2008, 10:00:56 AM »
Ryan May
JD Santalucia
Rory Kalaquin
Sean Riccardi