Huntsvilles most renowned professional bowler. as of 1989, had bowled off and on the PBA Tour for 22 years. Captured the $13,000 first prize in his first event on the seniors tour, the 89 Showboat Senior Invitational In Las Vegas, and finished second In two other senior events.. . won the Tennessee mens state bowling tournament, singles and all-events, at age of 13...Alabama State Match Game champion for two straight years...won almost every amateur bowling event in Alabama...has 13 300 games...joined the professional bowling tour In 1967 and was runner-up to MIke Durbin for Rookie of the Year... second place finisher several times on PGA Tour...born In 1939 on McKinley Avenue in Huntsville...graduate of Butler High School.