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Professional Bowling Trivia Quiz

Here is a mixture of questions on the PBA. Some of the questions deal with today's PBA, and others from the "good 'ol days". Good Luck !

A multiple-choice quiz by doctor_trivia. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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doctor_trivia

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,628

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. The PBA was originally founded and based in which city? Hint

Dayton, OH

Detroit, MI

Akron, OH

St. Louis, MO

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Question 2 of 10

2. By now, we're all pretty familiar with Pete Weber's trademark rant, "I'm P.D.W"! You may know the P(Pete), and the W(Weber), but what does the "D" stand for? Hint

Daniel

David

Dick

Douglas

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Question 3 of 10

3. Needing only six pins on two shots to win the title, what did PBA player Don Genalo proceed to do in the tenth frame of the 1983 Southern California Open Championship game? Hint

Threw 5 on his first ball, then intentionally missed them all and lost.

Threw three strikes to claim the title.

Injured his hand and was forced to withdraw.

Violated the shot-clock rule and was disqualified.

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the charter members of the tour, this two-time PBA champion, was known as the "Buzzer". What's his last name? Hint

Fazio

Salvino

Johnson

Carter

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the early 1970s, his revolutionary idea to soak his bowling balls in special solvents led to great scores, many titles, and new rules governing such practices. His name was what? Hint

Marshall Holman

Mark Roth

Earl Anthony

Don McCune

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Question 6 of 10

6. I was the first PBA player to surpass $100,000 in earnings in a season. Who am I? Hint

Mike Aulby

Earl Anthony

Don Johnson

Mark Roth

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Question 7 of 10

7. This PBA star was the Collegiate Bowler of the Year in 1992. He won his first two PBA titles in 1999. His 220+ average led the tour in 2000. His name was what? Hint

Patrick Healey Jr.

Chris Barnes

Bryon Smith

Robert Smith

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Question 8 of 10

8. I've been to the PBA winner's circle over 15 times. I did however, experience a dry spell of over seven years, between my first and second titles. Who am I? Hint

Walter Ray Williams Jr.

Norm Duke

Nelson Burton Jr.

Johnny Petraglia

9. I joined the PBA in 1981. I won over 6 figures during the 1996 season. My powerful shot has produced so many perfect games that I am often referred to by my nickname "Mr. 300". What's my real name? Hint

Bob Learn Jr.

Jason Couch

Parker Bohn III

Steve Hoskins

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Question 10 of 10

10. I rolled the first-ever televised 300 game on the PBA. Do you remember my name? Hint

Johnny Guenther

Jack Biondilillo

Jim Stefanich

Pete McCordic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The PBA was originally founded and based in which city?

Answer: Akron, OH

The PBA was the brainchild of founder Eddie Elias. Based in Akron, he initially kicked off the tour with 33 of the country's best bowlers. In 2003, the PBA's headquarters were in Seattle. Membership has grown to 3500+ on the regular tour plus an additional 700+ members on the Senior circuit.

2. By now, we're all pretty familiar with Pete Weber's trademark rant, "I'm P.D.W"! You may know the P(Pete), and the W(Weber), but what does the "D" stand for?

Answer: David

Like his antics or not, it cannot be denied that "PDW" is one of the tour's all-time greatest players.

3. Needing only six pins on two shots to win the title, what did PBA player Don Genalo proceed to do in the tenth frame of the 1983 Southern California Open Championship game?

Answer: Threw 5 on his first ball, then intentionally missed them all and lost.

The announcers were proclaiming his championship win and the screen was disolving to the next commercial, just as Don was intentionally firing his second shot in the ditch. He later stated he had miscalculated the score, and thought he had already lost. Oops. Don's story is not as famous as Del Ballard's gutter ball disaster a few years later, but the results were the same.

4. One of the charter members of the tour, this two-time PBA champion, was known as the "Buzzer". What's his last name?

Answer: Fazio

Basil "Buzz" Fazio, was a veteran champion in his fifties when the PBA was created. He won two titles in the early years and held the distinction of being the oldest player to win on the regular tour until his mark was eclipsed by John Handegard in 1995.

5. In the early 1970s, his revolutionary idea to soak his bowling balls in special solvents led to great scores, many titles, and new rules governing such practices. His name was what?

Answer: Don McCune

McCune was ahead of his time. His process made his bowling ball grab much harder and hit stronger than the rest of the field.

6. I was the first PBA player to surpass $100,000 in earnings in a season. Who am I?

Answer: Earl Anthony

Earl dominated the PBA in his prime. Six times he topped the money list. In 1975, the late Hall-of-Famer became the first to break the $100,000.00 mark in a single-season.

7. This PBA star was the Collegiate Bowler of the Year in 1992. He won his first two PBA titles in 1999. His 220+ average led the tour in 2000. His name was what?

Answer: Chris Barnes

Barnes was a member of TEAM USA, and was the United States Olympic Committee's Athlete of the Year for Bowling in 1994, '96, and '97, before joining the PBA.

8. I've been to the PBA winner's circle over 15 times. I did however, experience a dry spell of over seven years, between my first and second titles. Who am I?

Answer: Norm Duke

Duke became the PBA's youngest-ever champ in 1983, when he won in Cleveland. His next title came in 1991. That year, Duke won twice and collected over 6 figures in prize money.

Answer: Bob Learn Jr.

The Pennsylvania native put on quite a show at the 1996 Flagship Open. He claimed the title that day by rolling games of 300-270-280-279.

10. I rolled the first-ever televised 300 game on the PBA. Do you remember my name?

Answer: Jack Biondilillo

Each one of these stars rolled perfect games on the PBA telecast, but it was Jack who accomplished the trick first. His perfecto was in 1967. Guenther was perfect in 1969, Stefanich in 1974 and McCordic in 1987.

Source: Author doctor_trivia

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