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Ramtart

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Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« on: July 26, 2006, 09:07:40 AM »
Hey all,

I know we have had this thread brought up in the past.
Revolutions PS put a topic up in regards to "Where is John Mazza?"
and it prompted me to make this post up.

I know the PBA forum has had lively threads on this topic, but I wanted
to see what Ballreviews members have on some of these PRO's since some of you
still keep in touch or bowl with them in leagues and tournaments.

Feel free to add your own favorites!

John O'drobinak
Jess Stayrook (I recently saw his name on the Mini-Eliminator results!)
Scott Devers
Bob Vespi
Jeff Bellinger
Alvin Lou (Heard he has a Pro Shop in So. Cal)
Bob Benoit
Mark Thayer
Ron Palombi Jr.
John "The Buzzsaw" Gant
Adam Colton
Ron "Bent Elbow" Williams
Mark Williams
Bob "The Stalker" Handley (Heard he's still doing Senior Events)
Billy Myers
Tony Westlake
George Branham III
Steve Hoskins
Butch Soper (Still bowling in Lake Havasu and Bartending last I heard)
Mike Miller (Running a Pro Shop?)
Brad Snell
Hugh Miller
Adam Apo (Still bowling Megabuck tournaments I hear)
Marshall Holman
Mike Durbin
Dave Davis

My mind is blank!
Would love to hear about some of these guys!

Regards,
Ram

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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2006, 12:42:38 AM »
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Wow...this is just an awesome topic...the memories of these guys just FLOODED back to me as I read that list...

I wish I had something to add...I do know that Branham III is still bowling but that's about it.

Who remembers this name:  Ken McNeely??? (now that I think about it...I don't even know if I have the kid's name right...lol)

He made one show I think which was an arena final and bowled against Dave Ferraro (sp) in one of his last (if not LAST) t.v. appearance.  I am almost sure that Stayrook was on that show too.  Anyway, he had a really funky style...he would bend way down and almost hide the ball completely in his arms to start and then would straighten up as he walked to the line and really came up (too much) at release.  Anyway, I never heard the name again....anyone know????


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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #17 on: July 30, 2006, 08:34:53 PM »
Ken McNeely is still bowling out of Morganton, NC.  He bowls about every tourney you can find in this area that pays anything.  Pretty accurate lefty that still bowls exactly the same as you described.  He has never been the friendliest person and has a bad rap in my area.  Numerous people have threatened to beat his tail because of his mouth.  Not a big fan of him myself.  Too cocky/ pretty boyish for me.
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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2006, 03:18:31 PM »
Brad Snell is part owner and operator of the New Approach Pro Shop in Hoffman Estates, IL (Hoffman Lanes where the Petersen is held)

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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2006, 03:25:29 PM »
Hugh Miller is still bowling; he made several national stops last year.  I believe John Gant is preaching the word somewhere in Washington State now (and has been for years).
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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #20 on: August 01, 2006, 03:39:01 PM »
Mr. gant lives here in Omaha with his MD wife.
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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #21 on: August 01, 2006, 03:48:50 PM »
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Does anyone know what Danny Wiseman or Tim Criss are up to?


Like, right now?  Or while they're out competing on the national tour with the rest of the exempt bowlers?

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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #22 on: August 01, 2006, 03:54:23 PM »
Aulby runs and owns Arrowhead bowl in Lafayette, IN...the pro shop is I believe ran by someone else...but I'm not sure..
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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #23 on: August 01, 2006, 09:51:59 PM »
"BOWL",
 Danny Wiseman is a current PBA pro and is exempt through this coming season; as a matter of fact, I just exchanged a few emails with Danny last evening and he's ready and raring to get started with this year's Tour !!!
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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #24 on: August 04, 2006, 03:24:44 PM »
With all this talk of Aulby and Arrowhead Lanes, you have all forgotten to mention Scott Devers, who appears on the OP's list.  Last time I visited Arrowhead (a few years ago), Scott was managing the place.
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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #25 on: August 06, 2006, 12:27:21 AM »
Vespi is a car salesman.

So is Ron Palombi Jr. I belive and still lives in Erie.

Ron Williams Jr. lives here in Fort Worth and owns a pro shop. Bowl leagues with him in winter, he still can beat anyone around it seems. Awesome to watch and cool guy!

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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #26 on: August 11, 2006, 11:56:30 AM »
Guppy Troop?????? Bowled a pro-am with him about 10 years ago.
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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #27 on: August 11, 2006, 12:06:57 PM »
I believe Steve Hoskins sells insurance in Florida somewhere.  That guy was a lot of fun to watch!
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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #28 on: August 11, 2006, 12:21:59 PM »
Guppy is still actively bowling in PBA South regional events.  I see him frequently when traveling to tournaments.

Add Joe Firpo to the list of "where are they now".  I have a video of him here at the house.  He has/had an arm-swing to die for.  Smooth as silk.
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Re: Past PBA PROS - Where Are They Now?
« Reply #29 on: August 11, 2006, 12:23:49 PM »
Well, I know that the legendary great (and 1st ever PBA President) Don Carter and his wife Laverne are in the Orlando (Central Florida) area. I am friends with Don and Laverne's son, Jim Carter. Jim's bowling center, Carter Family Bowl, is my home center and they sponsor me on the Amateur Bowler's Tour.

Don is an avid golfer. He's in his 80's now and is shooting close to par. Not too shabby! Can't wait to actually meet him.

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