Post by: Noy on April 30, 2006, 04:29:02 AM
So I live in Sacramento, CA...no more than 10mins from Wayne Webb's shop. I have gone there once coz I knew who he was but I never made any fuss about it mainly coz I dont like stirring things up around celebs. Anyways, oblivious to his real past, after watching this movie, Im thinking "man, I was standing next to a GREAT!" Despite his set backs, he has many accomplishments that deserve regard. I think I will start going to him for my bowling needs. Sure he's about 20bucks more than the other guy, but I believe in supporting those who truly made a difference and i believe Webb made a difference in bowling.
Sorry for the bloggish post, hope u enjoyed =)
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Post by: DON DRAPER on April 30, 2006, 02:23:16 PM
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Post by: Atochabsh on April 30, 2006, 02:44:46 PM
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Post by: TurboManGT on April 30, 2006, 07:11:06 PM
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Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on April 30, 2006, 07:17:01 PM
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Post by: baltimora on April 30, 2006, 07:20:47 PM
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Post by: Noy on April 30, 2006, 07:22:41 PM
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Post by: Rev_O on April 30, 2006, 07:28:23 PM
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Post by: mumzie on May 01, 2006, 04:05:59 PM
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i would have liked to have seen a part on hungry young players just starting.
If you want to see the above, check out the movie "Pin Gods".
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Post by: mrbowlingnut on May 01, 2006, 05:33:26 PM
I watched him use the same ball playing up the 1 board getting decent pocket carry decide that in order to win he needed a change of lines. On the very next shot he moved inside and played the 6 th arrow to win, he is that good that if he needs to move he is fearless. I am positive he can and will win a pba title again regionals most likely but national stops he could on the right day. He might be short guy in stature but has the heart of a champion and if you bowling against him he wants to take you out period.
This is what it takes to win the heart of wayne webb, it does help to have his talent too.
Post by: michelle on May 01, 2006, 05:43:24 PM
What I find impressive with Wayne is that he still has the competitive drive he had sixteen years ago, and there may actually be more fire in his belly. His performances when he was able to bowl a national stop this season showed he still has the abilities...
Post by: JessN16 on May 03, 2006, 01:42:16 AM
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Post by: supersid802 on May 04, 2006, 03:36:11 PM
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Post by: recognize_talent on May 08, 2006, 11:11:43 AM
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"Strikes show them you know the game. Spares show them you can play the game."
When you bowl a 300, then you have a little sense of what it is like to be Jesus Christ.
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Post by: Noy on May 10, 2006, 05:25:21 PM
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Post by: Slopsurprise on May 14, 2006, 06:32:49 PM
Post by: Hamburglar on May 22, 2006, 08:08:38 PM
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With no disrespect intended toward Mr. Webb, I would
not expect him to stay in one area very long. It is
not his track record. He had two very good deals
in Las Vegas, and they were not good enough to keep
him here.
After watching the movie, I got the feeling WW leaving LV was the best thing for him...sounds like he gambled (and lost) much of $1.3 million in earnings while there. Remember when the interviewed him while at the tournament in LV, he said the best thing he could do is stay in his room that way he wouldn't lose any more money.
His tale is a very sad one that has happened way to often in the sport of bowling...guys that have dedicated their whole life to bowling and now can't seem to find their place in life with the "new" PBA...sad to the point of almost being pathetic in that some of the greatest to ever play the game are just being "swept under the rug" and forgotten...
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Post by: Hamburglar on May 23, 2006, 09:15:15 AM
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It just might be me but I have no sympathy for a person who makes over a million in earnings and is broke now. I mean come on yes its sad but I mean come on....There is this little thing called self-control. Dont get me wrong he was and still is one of the Greats but do I feel bad for him? No.
Maybe him and MC Hammer should start a club.
Gambling is a disease, same as drug and alcohol addiction, they all go hand in hand...unless you've had an addiction or been around someone who has had one, you really wouldn't understand it...
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Post by: Wallshot on May 24, 2006, 01:25:22 AM
So, WW wasn't very prudent with his $$$ but neither are most Americans. In fact, according to the latest data the average American last year saved a NEGATIVE amount.
WW gave me a lot of inspiration and excitement when he was on tour and seemed to make the show more times than not. My hat's off to him for giving his life to a sport from which very, very few can make a living.
My God, Michael Jackson's flat broke (makes WW look like a Saint!).
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Post by: Jeff Carter on May 25, 2006, 07:38:18 PM
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Post by: supersid802 on May 26, 2006, 09:49:43 AM
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In the words of Will Powell, "Just one more rev Ryan and that seven would have been GONE!"
Post by: leftehh- LG on May 26, 2006, 10:21:25 AM
haha i remember he shot 300 and only shot like 701 series. Also another time I remember he whiffed a shot and left the bucket to shoot 296 I thought that was funny hehe
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Post by: bass on May 30, 2006, 07:54:59 AM
The movie in my opinion gave a pretty good depicition of how the tour was back then.
I mean come on WRW wins the tournament and then he gets to chop ice off of his motorhome to drive it away.
I could bet you wouldn't see a MAJOR athlete from any other sport doing that!!!!!
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Post by: Fluff E Bunnie on May 30, 2006, 02:59:01 PM
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Jeff Carter hit the nail on the head. 50K back in Wayne's early days was showing a decent profit but as the years go by look at what happened to the cost of living. 50K doesn't look as nice any more. I was a member when the PBA was bought out and we weren't sure if there was going to be a tour at all.
The movie in my opinion gave a pretty good depicition of how the tour was back then.
I mean come on WRW wins the tournament and then he gets to chop ice off of his motorhome to drive it away.
I could bet you wouldn't see a MAJOR athlete from any other sport doing that!!!!!
Best ending in a movie. Ever?! Loved that movie.
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