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Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« on: February 27, 2012, 12:07:25 AM »
 



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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #61 on: March 08, 2012, 12:43:19 PM »
I would agree that Fagan's swing is free-er than Pete's -- there is nothing but swing there. But I'd say he's not quite as clean as Pete at release, but it's not by much! 

 

Fagan appears to be reaching a level where is in the running for best bowler in the world ... seeing what he did in the Masters and US Open back-to-back majors was pretty incredible.

 

 


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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #62 on: March 15, 2012, 03:14:23 AM »
The u.s.open has been PDW's to win or lose for quite a few years.  The lane condition has been tailored for his game for all those years



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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #63 on: March 15, 2012, 03:19:02 AM »
I would like to enter Wayne Webb in this "bestest, cleanest release" contest.  If he had even a bit of sense or a decent wife or manager, his win, lost record would be up there with the best or better.



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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #64 on: March 15, 2012, 03:28:59 AM »
I would also say that Tracy's reaction to his behavior Sunday should be accepted as a condemnation of his behavior.  She thought he stunk too. 



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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #65 on: March 16, 2012, 10:09:53 AM »
I went to dinner with Pete and Tracy at a Regional the weekend after the Open. Tracy was trying not to start crying and her words of what was going through her mind were "He is so amazing."


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Edited by riggs on 3/16/2012 at 8:10 AM

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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #66 on: March 17, 2012, 10:53:07 PM »
The greatest ever? Not even close. He could never beat Walter and he definitely wouldn't have touched Earl.



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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #67 on: March 18, 2012, 12:21:38 AM »
theres no decisive answer here

but i will say hes definately in the conversation.

and to say hed never touch earl , or any of those guys from bowling's past

isnt even a fair comparison , totally dif game now then it was then.

but he without a doubt is among  THE LEGENDS.. u may not like how he acts

but u have to respect what he as accomplished.


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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #68 on: March 18, 2012, 02:07:46 PM »
 Both Pete and Walter are still bowling. I am not so sure that Pete would not take Walter now. Also, did Walter compete in the Open?  If so, I would say that Pete beat him, just not head to head. Pete could compete with and beat any of the best on a good day.

To determine the greatest of all time you have to set the criteria you are using. Most money won. Most majors. Most top three finishes. Best physical game.  Maybe a combination of factors weighted on a sliding scale.  Otherwise it all comes down to subjective opinions about what matters most.

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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #69 on: April 29, 2012, 06:45:03 PM »
<div>I went to dinner with Pete and Tracy at a Regional the weekend after the Open. Tracy was trying not to start crying and her words of what was going through her mind were "He is so amazing."</div>

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<div> </div><div>Edited by riggs on 3/16/2012 at 8:10 AM</div>

I know it's always a pleasure to watch him bowl.  It's even better when you're in the same tournament and have the chance to cross with him. 

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Re: Is Pete the greatest of all time?
« Reply #70 on: May 28, 2012, 07:33:53 PM »
Not even close. He hasn't beaten Walter Ray on TV since 1997.
« Last Edit: May 29, 2012, 05:11:45 PM by DON DRAPER »