Author Topic: It was hard to read this and not cry. (Read 4124 times)

Magic Carpet · « **on:** July 20, 2004, 12:46:52 AM »

http://tampatrib.com/sportsnews/MGB660ONSWD.html

My god PBA give this man a job, a big paying job.
Ron Clifton

janderson · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2004, 06:23:41 PM »

Thanks for posting that Ron. Roth was one of my idols growing up as a bowler in the 70's. Never wanted to throw the ball like him, but wanted to dominate the way he did.

I agree with DanH78 on this one. Roth (in the article) doesn't come across as being unhappy or ticked off. With his attitude, do you really think he'd "settle" for something he didn't want? Heck no, he'd go out there and pound away until he got what he wanted.

If you ever get a chance to bowl with him, jump at the chance. He's a great guy with a winner's attitude who loves bowling through and through.
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LuvThatWhiteDot · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2004, 08:34:21 PM »

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I bowled a Sr pro am here a couple of years ago, and one of the pros I bowled with was Mr. Roth.

I have bowled with Mark Roth twice in pro ams, and the last time I saw him at Taylor Lanes I got him to autograph a miniature Brunswick Gold Rhino

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LuckyLefty · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2004, 10:31:45 PM »

Mr. Bowlingnut.

You and I agree on a lot of things. Both business owners, both divorced.

Like a lot of the same balls etc. This is not the only pro athlete that I know in a minor sport who has been wrecked by Divorce combined with the fact the sport is not that big of a deal money wise. I mean these guys are national celebrities and in bowling they often made less than middle level managers in their best years.

These other guys I knew their ex wife went after them and won. They've got the money and the well known athletes live with friends. It really is sad.

Think of these men who have been put in this position and the terrible outcomes.

Roscoe Tanner - Wimbledon finalist currently in jail. (other factors possibly).
Bobby Brown recently put in jail for not being able to pay child support as his income has reduced(got out).
Rae Carruth encouraged or allowed some friend to shoot up his ex girlfriend life in prison(I know the woman is dead and I guess worse off), what drove him to do such a crazy thing? I don't condone it but Divorced men do understand how crazy it can get!

I've always been amazed at Pete Weber with his many ex wives and children??? Continuing to do okay.

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS let's face it, if you are a man and you have kids and get divorced in America in many cases you are toast for life! (Unless your new wife is getting child support). Then you are travelling the world on Bahamas vacations! Like my ex and her boyfriend. Livin the Viva Loca!!!! Ya Ya!

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DavidKSNK · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2004, 12:25:15 AM »

I don't see anything to cry about in reading this article.

It was well written and I think Mark Roth has something most never achieve in their lifetime. Satisfaction and comfort. He does not in the least bit seem to be annoyed or down about his position in life. He seems to be perfectly content, which is more than can be said about many out there. Proof of why he will always be the man.

ambi1 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2004, 12:44:15 AM »

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I don't see anything to cry about in reading this article.

It was well written and I think Mark Roth has something most never achieve in their lifetime. Satisfaction and comfort. He does not in the least bit seem to be annoyed or down about his position in life. He seems to be perfectly content, which is more than can be said about many out there. Proof of why he will always be the man.

I totally agree, there is a small hint of wistfullness for things that should have or should be (read PBA), but all in all, he seems to be content.
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tenpinspro · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2004, 10:07:49 AM »

Thanks Ron, great article. Roth, Holman, and Anthony were childhood idols and quite an inspiration during my younger days. I think Mr BowlingNut makes some great points on player pension or retirement funds for players in our sport.

We've actually seen this problem in various sports for past players who do not invest their money wisely and have maybe had some hard luck in life as well. Anthony owned a center out here by me in Cal, Steve Cook owns a distributorship I buy from and Billy Hardwick(great guy I met) also owns a center I know of in Tennessee. Just a few gentlemen who invested their money a little more wisely or were maybe just a little more lucky in their business ventures.

I don't feel bad for Roth, he sounds happy. I feel for his hard luck in life but we've all had that to some degree, heck, I feel bad for LL right now too. If Roth really wanted to, I'm sure he could've gotten a position travelling the nation being a ball rep or something. That's where you'll see a lot of the ex-pba guys these days.

We all make decisions that lead us down different paths in life, his took him to Florida for the time being, that's all.

Rick

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