Earl Anthony died from head injuries suffered after falling down a flight of stairs at a friend's house at the age of 63. WebBy the season's end his average was 217, up at the rarefied level of professional bowlers. HIGHEST LOSING SCORE ON NATIONAL TV So thanks to the producer's rationale, Earl never appeared on the show. "He may have had a heart attack and fallen down the stairs," lamented Baur. $84,811, Rhino Page (2008) He was 63. 1974 Home Box Office Open, San Jose, California. 172 pins, Larry Laub, 299; Mark Estes, 118 (Waukegan, IL, 8,166, Michael Machuga (Wichita, KS, 2009) Pete Weber (Windsor, Ontario, 1984) WebCareer Stats; Year Events Cashes Match Play CRA Titles AVG Earnings; Total : 406 : 306 : 231 : 113 : 41 - 1997 13,990, Parker Bohn III (Las Vegas, NV, 1999) He became the first pro bowler to win $1 million on the PBA Tour the following year with three titles, and he added two more, including the National Championship in Toledo as he retired from the PBA National Tour in 1983. MOST CAREER TELECASTS IN MAJOR EVENTS He joined the PBA Tour long enough to bowl in seven events without winning a cent in any of them. In 1963, he bowled three PBA summer tournaments in the Pacific Northwest to get a feel for what it would take to successfully compete on the tour. 64-GAME BLOCK In 2010 and 2011, the event took place in Dublin, California and was titled the Earl Anthony Memorial. 9-GAME BLOCK LONGEST TV LOSING STREAK MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, SAME SCORE WebBy the season's end his average was 217, up at the rarefied level of professional bowlers. ''He was not a big personality. Baur was Anthony's golf partner, and they joined each other often to play their favorite courses. TOP 24 FINISHES, SEASON This page was last edited on 4 November 2020, at 19:27. 241.78, Parker Bohn III (Las Vegas, NV, 1999) An autopsy was planned for Wednesday. The Earl Anthony lane pattern makes sure that the hooks are on time. 850 (300, 270, 280), Bob Learn Jr. (Erie, PA, 1996) As he did in 1974, Anthony No Packaging Fees. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. The Medical Examiner said it was not clear how long Mr. Anthony had been dead before his body was found. ''I set goals throughout the years,'' Anthony told The Oregonian in 1991, when he expected to retire for good, only to return five years later and capture three more senior tournaments. [8], Anthony joined the PBA Senior Tour in 1988 and accumulated another seven titles there, giving him 50 total PBA titles.[4]. Earl Anthony, a six-time PBA bowler of the year and its greatest winner with 41 professional titles, died Tuesday at a friend's home in suburban Milwaukee. Bryan Goebel (Peoria, IL, 1994) However, Williams himself said, "I feel Earl's record is better than mine because it was more condensed. He retired temporarily in 1984 with records of $1,216,421 US in career winnings and 41 tour victories. Where most pro bowlers circulate in public with anonymity, Anthony was the most high profile of any bowler and was frequently recognized by the general public. 1975 Long Island Open, Garden City, New York. Scoring Records The renowned scorer began his careerwith the Denver Nuggetsin 2003, but he spent Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Earl Anthony "He was just Mr. 153, Walter Ray Williams Jr. 1979 Long Island Open, Garden City, New York. A native of Kent, Wash., Anthony played baseball in the Air Force, then received a tryout as a pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles' Vancouver team of the Pacific Coast League in 1960. 8,740, Mike Aulby (Peoria, IL, 1995), 40-GAME BLOCK Holds PBA record of 15 televised finals appearances in one season (1975, 1981), Inducted into ABC (now USBC) Hall of Fame, 1986, Voted "Bowler of the Millennium" in a 2000 poll conducted by. The friend, Ed Baur, said he discovered Mr. Anthony's body at the bottom of the stairs at about 8 a.m. An autopsy by the Waukesha County Medical Examiner's office found that Mr. Anthony suffered head trauma, but a final determination on the cause of death will await toxicology tests, a spokeswoman said. 6) Francois Lavoie vs. Shawn Maldonado, 211 (U.S. Open, Las Vegas, Nov. 9, 2016), HIGHEST SCORING MATCH ON NATIONAL TV The PBA World Championship now uses the 43-foot Earl Anthony oil pattern, in honor of the man who won the event a record six times. We sat down for dinner and looked everywhere for the Trailblazers on TV and we figured it would be on since they were in the playoffs and it was telecast on the TNT network. 56, John Denton (Sterling Heights, MI, 1980) 34, Tommy Hudson (1977), MOST MAJOR TITLES IN CAREER Anthony, the former Air Force sergeant, was an early riser and awoke before Baur did. Earl Larry Laub (Adelphi, MD, 1979) It later moved to Medford, Oregon and re-titled as "The Earl Anthony Medford Classic." WebBy the season's end his average was 217, up at the rarefied level of professional bowlers. Mike Limongello (1971) 3 Jason Belmonte On February 27, 1982, he became the first man ever to reach $1 million in career winnings in bowling by defeating Charlie Tapp in the PBA National Championship; that was the fifth of his record six victories at that event. 26-GAME BLOCK Although his 41 wins is still the record, he ranks 11th in career earnings because prize money has increased so much since his peak years. WebPBA Earl Anthony 42: The 42 feet Earl Anthony will require tighter angles. It was won by left-handed pro bowler Parker Bohn III, who beat Patrick Healey, Jr. in the final match 235 to 215. Anthony, Earl Mika Koivuniemi (Hammond, IN, 2006); Upon reaching age 50, Anthony began bowling on the PBA Senior's Tour, winning seven additional titles; for a brief time in the early 1990s, he bowled on the Senior's Tour and National Tour simultaneously. HIGH AVERAGE FOR 42-GAME TOURNAMENT 22) Chris Barnes vs. Jason Belmonte, 215, and Sean Rash, 182 (Las Vegas, Nov. 19, 2011) He rallied to win four tournaments in 1981, including the National Championship and earning a career best $164,735. ''I had set pins to make money as a kid, but I had never bowled before.'' Earl Anthony, 63, Bowling's First ABC-TV picked up the PBA Fall Tour the following year on its schedule, and the commentary went to Chris and Bo with commercial interruption in the title match. The "Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship Fund" was established through funding by the ABC Championship Tournament, in order to provide scholarships to young bowlers. WebEarl Anthony Six PBA National Championships (1973-1975, 1981-1983) Two-time Firestone Tournament of Champions winner (1974, 1978) Leading money winner (1974-1976, 1981-1983) 43 PBA Tour titles 7 PBA senior titles Inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1986 Anthony 1,300, Walter Ray Williams Jr. (1993) CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. (300-300) Tom Baker vs. Pete Weber (Denver, CO, 1981); Nobody was a bigger name then than Anthony, a crew-cut, bespectacled left-hander sometimes called Square Earl, a man who once seemed destined to line his den with grocery-league trophies. WebIt was little surprise that the legendary, late great Earl Anthony topped the list without much argument. One time Earl Anthony was being interviewed after one of his early victories by a reporter. Join our linker program. Bowling Oil Patterns: Everything You need to Earl Anthony 42 GAMES (with bonus pins) BEST TOP 24 QUALIFYING PERCENTAGE, SEASON 1976 AMF Dick Weber Five-Star Open, Tamarac, Florida. return to top, HIGH SCORE FOR 24TH QUALIFIER (18 games) PERFECT GAMES ON NATIONAL TV (27) Considering Earl's eye-to-hand coordination as a professional athlete, it seems he could have stopped himself from the fall if he had not been inhibited by a heart attack. Ive bowled well over 600 by now, maybe 700. Doug Kent (2006-07) It was in the early 1970's, and the reporter wanted to be controversial about the lefty-righty situation that had run rampant in the late 1960's. 26) Francois Lavoie vs. Shawn Maldonado, 211, (Las Vegas, Nov. 10, 2016) His favorite teams were the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL and the Portland Trailblazers in the NBA. WebIt was little surprise that the legendary, late great Earl Anthony topped the list without much argument. I wanted to win $1 million and I did that. By his third season, his average had surged to 217. 1976 AMF Grand Prix of Bowling, Allen Park, Michigan. In 1963, he bowled three PBA summer tournaments in the Pacific Northwest to get a feel for what it would take to successfully compete on the tour. In 1963 he turned pro. It was in the early 1970's, and the reporter wanted to be controversial about the lefty-righty situation that had run rampant in the late 1960's. In bowling, there are no biographies.. Its a no-brainer that bowling writer Barry Sparks agreed to author the first comprehensive biography of the Great Earl Anthony. I golfed with them on occasion and knew the drill. Established a record for most consecutive PBA seasons winning at least one tournament (15), which stood until 2008 when it was broken by Walter Ray Ray Williams Jr. Earl Anthony, professional bowling's No. Earl Anthony BIGGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY, ROUND ROBIN MATCH PLAY WebIn his first season bowling, Earl achieved an official league average of 165. Earl Anthony He was also an excellent golfer, achieving a near-scratch handicap at the age of 60. "He was a pioneer in the sport of bowling and will be remembered by millions for his many appearances on PBA telecasts. 1 title-winner and its first $1 million man, was found dead Tuesday at a friend's home in New Berlin, Wis., having fallen down a flight of stairs. His final PBA title was a major the 1983 Toledo Trust PBA National Championship (until his 1984 ABC Masters title was added retroactively in 2008). "Top 10 Moments in T of C History." Its a no-brainer that bowling writer Barry Sparks agreed to author the first comprehensive biography of the Great Earl Anthony. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 14) Steve Jaros vs. Ricky Ward, 200 (Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 13, 1999); (PBA Tour, Senior and/or Regional) 14 Jason Belmonte, ALL-TIME EARNINGS 6,783, Mike Aulby (Peoria, IL, 1995) 42-GAME BLOCK 229.5 Jesper Svensson (252 games), WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AVERAGE Anthony was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching sports as much as playing them. Scoring Records 4,116, Cassidy Schaub (Wichita, KS, 2009) Johnny Petraglia (1971#). Earl Anthony - born April 27, 1938, is arguably one of, if not the biggest name in bowling of all time. In bowling, there are no biographies.. Earl Hall of Famer Earl Anthony dies at Earl Anthony, a six-time PBA bowler of the year and its greatest winner with 41 professional titles, died Tuesday at a friend's home in suburban Milwaukee. Born in Kent, Wash., on Apr. Although he didn't drop to the floor like Don Johnson, Anthony would remark about the 9-pin on a PBA telecast years later, saying, "to this day, I can't believe that pin stood." Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Anthony is one of only three bowlers in history (with Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Norm Duke) to have reached the 40-title plateau on the PBA Tour. [9] Sadly, not one was on television in the United States; he did, however, bowl two televised 299 games, leaving a solid 9-pin on the last shot in one and a 6-pin on the other. But this time it was to broadcast the Brunswick World Team Challenge on the Prime Sports Network (currently Fox Sports Net). 1 on the career victory list with his 27th title. Earl Anthony - born April 27, 1938, is arguably one of, if not the biggest name in bowling of all time. MOST EARNINGS LIFETIME (PBA TOUR ONLY) 1976 Fresno HBO Open, Fresno, California. MOST TITLES IN ONE SEASON "He maybe didn't have the perfect approach, but he was probably the most accurate bowler of all time.". Earl Anthony: The rebel with a cause among pioneers 771 Fentress Blvd Ste 14, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. 32-GAME BLOCK 27) @Tommy Jones vs. Darren Tang, 237 (Arlington, Texas, Jan. 19, 2020) By his third season, his average had surged to 217. 840, Tom Baker (1976-2013), HIGHEST AMATEUR FINISH, PBA TOUR EVENT 8-GAME BLOCK TWENTY-FOURTH PLACE (MATCH PLAY) TO TITLE, Dave Soutar (Buffalo, NY, 1974) -- Three memorial services for Hall of Fame bowler Earl Anthony, who died August 14 from head injuries sustained in a fall, have been scheduled, his family said Thursday. 3, Jim Stefanich (Waukegan, IL; Grand Rapids, MI; South Bend, IN, 1972); When Anthony pitched in the minor leagues for Tacoma in the Baltimore Orioles organization near Kent, Washington, where he was born April 27, 1938, he threw so many pitches to develop his game that tendonitis occurred in his arm and, in addition to injuring his leg on a play he made during a game at first base, those injuries encouraged Anthony to take up professional bowling instead of baseball. [18] In 14 seasons, Anthony made the top five for the televised final round a record 144 times. WebCarmelo Anthony has amassed a net worthof $250 million in the NBA. Earl Anthony became the first PBA player to win seven titles in a season since Dick Weber (1961), while also gaining an unprecedented "three-peat" in the Brunswick PBA National Championship. Anyone can read what you share. Pete Weber (Louisville, KY, 2001) The PBA later added ABC Masters titles as PBA titles, giving Anthony at least one PBA title in 15 consecutive seasons (197084). [14] In a Sports Illustrated Magazine national vote he was named the 2nd Greatest Athlete in the history of the State of Washington (behind only former Gonzaga and NBA star John Stockton). 3, Charlie Standish (Peoria, IL, 1995), 300s IN SEVEN-GAME BLOCK, INDIVIDUAL $419,700, Walter Ray Williams Jr. (2002-03), ROOKIE EARNINGS, SEASON 4) Pete McCordic vs. Wayne Webb, 249 (Torrance, Calif., Jan. 31, 1987); 22-2, George Pappas (Kansas City, MO, 1974) He joined the PBA Tour in 1963, but didn't win any money and returned to Washington. I wanted to be the first bowler to win $100,000 in a year and I did that. TWO-GAME SERIES ON NATIONAL TV Earl won the Tournament of Champions for one of his two victories in 1978 and he had only one victory each year in 1979 and 1980, and it looked at that time as though his heart attack ended his tour domination. EARL: The Greatest Bowler of All Time 47, Walter Ray Williams Jr. Jason Couch (2001), MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH AT LEAST ONE TV APPEARANCE Baur could sometimes talk Earl into starting later in the morning, which apparently occurred on this fateful day. 14-GAME BLOCK the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. But he injured an ankle covering first base, received a reduced contract offer and decided to go home. 1975) Anthony's popularity and expertise of insight along with Randolph's notoriety from pro golf combined to bring viewers a special twist to the PBA Fall Tour until NBC decided to cancel the bowling coverage at the end of 1992 mainly because their affiliates were not picking up the tour on a regular basis and were bumping the telecasts with their own local programming. Anthony has made $248.9 million in contracts alone in his 17 years in the NBA. Steve Martin (Buffalo, NY, 1982) Having long shed the days of grimy alleys and dimly lighted lanes tended by pin boys, bowling proved a television-ratings spectacular in the 1970's. Earl was always ready for whatever mission or challenge he was to do on a particular day and his enthusiasm for life was admirable. 1) Mark Roth (ARC Alameda Open, Alameda, CA, 1980) Doug Wallace vs. 21) Jason Belmonte vs. Brian Kretzer, 231, and Mike Fagan, 220 (Las Vegas, Nov. 19, 2011) 199, Mika Koivuniemi (299) vs. Tom Daugherty (100), PBA Tournament of Champions (Las Vegas, 2011), MOST CONSECUTIVE STRIKES, CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND CONSECUTIVE TOP 24 FINISHES 1 title-winner and its first $1 million man, was found dead Tuesday at a friend's home in New Berlin, Wis., having fallen down a flight of stairs. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. He joined the PBA Tour long enough to bowl in seven events without winning a cent in any of them. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. @ - 300 game in title match. He was 63. 10,081, Michael Machuga (Wichita, KS, 2009), 40-GAMES (with bonus pins) David Ozio vs. Mike Edwards (San Antonio, TX, 1993); Despite being a republican, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is taking on a prominent role in the coronation ceremony. View Television Times, 5-GAME BLOCK 23, Jim Tilton (Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 4, 1985) This page was last edited on 22 March 2023, at 07:42. WebCarmelo Anthony has amassed a net worthof $250 million in the NBA. 1981 AMF Magicscore Open, Peoria, Illinois. Mike Aulby (U.S. Open, Edmond, OK, 1989) The following is how the late great Earl Anthony mastered the game of bowling. EARL: The Greatest Bowler of All Time The streak that made him the face that personified the PBA Tour in the 1970s was the stretch from 1974-76 when Anthony won an average of six tournaments per year, including the 1974 Firestone Tournament of Champions. Earl Anthony Ted Hoffman Jr., a business partner who operated Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl in Dublin, Calif., said Anthony had had a heart attack in 1977, but no recent ailments. He moved to Oregon to be close to his business in northern California and his family in Washington state, Johnson said. MOST TV APPEARANCES SEASON 15, Earl Anthony (1975, 1981); Walter Ray Williams Jr. (1993) Earl Roderick Anthony (Earl the Pearl, Square Earl, The Doomsday Stroking Machine) Bats ?, Throws Left; Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb. Earl and I stopped into a sports restaurant, which had several TV screens for sports events. Earl wanted to do something significant to showcase the tour better than the ABC Saturday afternoon telecasts, so he insisted that the championship match of the top five finals be broadcast without commercial interruption. Earl was often charitable and recently volunteered his time working with the American Red Cross. 1974 Winston-Salem Hawaiian Invitational, Honolulu, Hawaii. The streak that made him the face that personified the PBA Tour in the 1970s was the stretch from 1974-76 when Anthony won an average of six tournaments per year, including the 1974 Firestone Tournament of Champions. 19) Ryan Shafer vs. Jeff Carter, 228 (Indianapolis, Ind., March 18, 2007); The renowned scorer began his careerwith the Denver Nuggetsin 2003, but he spent 11,888, Patrick Allen (Wichita, KS, 2009), 48 GAMES (with bonus pins) "He's been my idol since I was a kid learning how to bowl," said the fainting fan. MOST TV APPEARANCES SEASON 16-GAME BLOCK Chronology May 13th & 14th As a member of the Ebonite Staff, Anthony had a signature series of bowling balls known as the Magnums, and they were all numbered with a new ball coming to pro shops nationwide every three months. return to top. Les Zikes (Waukegan, IL, 1983) WebCareer Stats; Year Events Cashes Match Play CRA Titles AVG Earnings; Total : 406 : 306 : 231 : 113 : 41 - 1997 We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. After spending one of my most rewarding and exhausting days with Earl, I once commented to him that we went through this day as though it was the last one on Earth, to which Earl responded, "That's my psyche, and it's the basis of my life and what I do. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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Jason Couch (Council Bluffs, IA, 2005); He was selected for the PBA and ABC halls of fame. 11) Jason Queen vs. Bobby Fleetwood, 225 (Huntsville, Ala., May 3, 1997; 8, (202), Stan Kodish (Toledo, Ohio, March 9, 1988) Steve Hoskins (1998); Before his illustrious bowling career, he was offered a $35,000 signing bonus by the Baltimore Orioles to pitch, but the deal was negated when he tore his rotator cuff. He moved into ESPN's broadcast booth in 1993 for events in which he did not make the telecast. PBA Hall of Famer Earl Anthony dies at 63 | CBC Sports Loaded. Anthony is survived by his wife Susie; a son, Mike, and daughters Tracy Nelson and Jeri Voyles. Earl Anthony Top 6 Best Men's Bowlers of All Time - rookieroad.com Earl Anthony 1977 Miller Lite Classic, Torrance, California. Randy Pedersen (Grand Rapids, MI; Springfield, PA; Syosset, NY, 2002) Perhaps she was turned off by Earl's nickname-"the Doomsday Stroking Machine"-which Earl became against his competition in the 1970s. In his first season bowling, Earl achieved an official league average of 165. He was 63. MOST TV MATCH WINS (singles events only) 153, Walter Ray Williams Jr. Anthony, Earl Chronology Earl Anthony became the first PBA player to win seven titles in a season since Dick Weber (1961), while also gaining an unprecedented "three-peat" in the Brunswick PBA National Championship. 1972 American Airlines Open, St. Louis, Missouri. '', See the article in its original context from. When Baur, who works for the American Bowling Congress, found him about 8:30 that morning, the first thing he thought about was Earl's heart. 4, Walter Ray Williams Jr. (Mechanicsburg, PA, 1993); Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 1,352, Andrew Cain (Reno, NV, 2017) Earl was also a bowling proprietor and co-owned Dublin Bowl in Dublin, Calif., with his partner Ted Hoffman. It didn't matter that he was the best-known pro bowler because the media's discrimination against bowling and the concept of it as a sport still existed on a national level. Bowling legend Earl Anthony was found dead at the bottom of a flight of steps at Ed Baur's house in New Berlin, Wis., on August 14, 2001.