I tried to book him for an appearance on a local TV talk show. He joined the PBA Tour long enough to bowl in seven events without winning a cent in any of them. Billiards was his favorite indoor sport after bowling, and golf was his favorite outdoor sport. But in 1975, he was the first bowler to earn six figures in one year, winning $107,585 while capturing seven tournaments. Mike Aulby (U.S. Open, Edmond, OK, 1989) 1976 AMF Dick Weber Five-Star Open, Tamarac, Florida. 1982 ARC Alameda Open, Alameda, California. National Championship six times and the Tournament of Champions twice. 1970 Heidelberg Open, Seattle, Washington. 3, Dick Weber (1959-60*) As he did in 1974, Anthony MOST CAREER TELECASTS, NO SINGLES TITLES The book is now available at www.earlanthonybook.com. (Enhanced Automated Robotic Launcher). 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. He was self-contained, which is a compliment in my book.". 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. 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 Less than three months later he was back on Tour, finishing third in the Waukegan (IL) Open. The crewcut, bespectacled Anthony was one of bowling's most familiar faces when the sport was a weekly fixture on television in the 1970s and he was its first player to break the $1 million US barrier in winnings. 56-GAME BLOCK 8-GAME BLOCK Compiled by sportswriter Barry Sparks, it is titled Earl: The Greatest Bowler of All Time. 24) Ronnie Russell vs. Sean Rash, 266, and J.R. Raymond, Bay City, Mich., 186, (Las Vegas, Dec. 28, 2014) It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. 1974 Winston-Salem Hawaiian Invitational, Honolulu, Hawaii. 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. Anthony made only limited appearances on the Tour after 1983, then joined the Senior Tour in 1988. WebPBA Earl Anthony 42: The 42 feet Earl Anthony will require tighter angles. Free Insurance. 1,635, Norm Duke (Peoria, IL, 1994); 19) Ryan Shafer vs. Jeff Carter, 228 (Indianapolis, Ind., March 18, 2007); Bryan Goebel (Peoria, IL, 1994) 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. "He's been my idol since I was a kid learning how to bowl," said the fainting fan. 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. By his third season, his average had surged to 217. TWENTY-FOURTH PLACE (MATCH PLAY) TO TITLE, Dave Soutar (Buffalo, NY, 1974) "The Professional Bowlers Association is deeply saddened by the loss of Earl Anthony," the Seattle-based organization said. He said that he needed to be at his best for the public because you never know who is watching you for the first time. return to top. 26) Francois Lavoie vs. Shawn Maldonado, 211, (Las Vegas, Nov. 10, 2016) 23, Dick Weber (1963) Jason Couch (Council Bluffs, IA, 2005); Free Shipping. return to top, HIGH SCORE FOR 24TH QUALIFIER (18 games) Anthony opened a bowling center in Dublin, CA circa 1980 called Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl, which still operates. Anthony earned $1,441,061 in his career, but with the rise of prize money in the past two decades, he is only 11th on the career list, which is headed by Walter Ray Williams Jr. with more than $2.5 million in prize money. One time Earl Anthony was being interviewed after one of his early victories by a reporter. All Rights Reserved. "He maybe didn't have the perfect approach, but he was probably the most accurate bowler of all time.". He was also an excellent golfer, achieving a near-scratch handicap at the age of 60. Born in Kent, Wash., on Apr. 4,116, Cassidy Schaub (Wichita, KS, 2009) His ten professional major titlessix PBA National Championships, two Firestone Tournament of Champions titles, and two ABC Masters (now USBC Masters) titlesare the second most all time, tied with Pete Weber and five behind Jason Belmonte.[2][3]. "I'd like to give the other seniors a chance to win instead of overshadowing them. WebIn his first season bowling, Earl achieved an official league average of 165. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Earl jumped to ESPN as the color analyst with commentator and former pro bowler Mike Durbin from the mid-1990s through 1998 after its sister network, ABC, dumped the PBA Tour from Saturday afternoons for the first time in 36 years. (300-300) Tom Baker vs. Pete Weber (Denver, CO, 1981); 7) Johnny Petraglia vs. Walter Ray Williams Jr., 194 (Toledo, Ohio, March 5, 1994); 9-GAME BLOCK CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Earl Roderick Anthony, (born April 27, 1938, Kent, Washington, U.S.found dead August 14, 2001, New Berlin, Wisconsin), American professional bowler, who helped to make bowling a major television sport in the United States during the 1970s, when he was frequently a tournament finalist. 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. WebHere's the average builders segment of this telecast and it features two members of the PBA Hall of Fame Earl Anthony and Mike Durbin. 840, Tom Baker (1976-2013), HIGHEST AMATEUR FINISH, PBA TOUR EVENT The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. His last tournament victory was in 1997 at Richland, Wash. 12,308, Patrick Allen, Wichita, KS, 2009) 114, Parker Bohn III, CONSECUTIVE TOURNAMENTS WITH Earl Anthony - born April 27, 1938, is arguably one of, if not the biggest name in bowling of all time. In his first season bowling, Earl achieved an official league average of 165. A new biography of Earl (focusing more on his bowling career but with a few personal insights) was published in October 2019 by Luby Publishing. Parker Bohn III (Las Vegas, 2013) 199, Mika Koivuniemi (299) vs. Tom Daugherty (100), PBA Tournament of Champions (Las Vegas, 2011), MOST CONSECUTIVE STRIKES, CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 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. 23, Gil Sliker (1978-88); 1976 Fresno HBO Open, Fresno, California. return to top, CONSECUTIVE 200s, INDIVIDUAL 100, Tom Daugherty (Las Vegas, NV, 2011) Anthony was persuaded to come back on Tour with the Seniors in 1988 and responded by winning the PBA Senior Championship in Canton, Ohio, the former home of the PBA and Earl won the Senior Championship again in 1990 along with victories in Houston and Las Vegas. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. He was on his way to the top. Earl Anthony is considered by many as the greatest bowler ever. 2,468, Eugene McCune (Las Vegas, 2010) 2) Johnny Petraglia vs. Walter Ray Williams Jr., 194 (PBA National Championship, Toledo, Ohio, March 5, 1994) BEST TOP 24 QUALIFYING PERCENTAGE, SEASON Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Mike Aulby (Atlantic City, NJ, 1989) 11) Jason Queen vs. Bobby Fleetwood, 225 (Huntsville, Ala., May 3, 1997; 13 Jason Belmonte 4) Parker Bohn III vs. Chris Sands, 246, and Mike Mullin, 191 (USBC Masters, Reno, Nev., May 9, 1998) 4,231, Rick Steelsmith and Matt Smith (Erie, PA., 1999) Baur could sometimes talk Earl into starting later in the morning, which apparently occurred on this fateful day. Steve Martin (Buffalo, NY, 1982) 185, Walter Ray Williams Jr. Never brash or flashy in a crew-cut and plastic-frame "marshwood" style eyewear (which he abandoned for more modern frames later in his career), Anthony was dubbed "Square Earl" by fellow pro bowlers.[4]. 1981 Long Island Open, Garden City, New York. Dick Weber (includes one regional title), MOST COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN A PBA TOUR EVENT, 26 World Series of Bowling IX 2017, Reno, OLDEST TO COMPETE IN PBA TOUR EVENT 18-GAME BLOCK BEST MATCH GAME RECORD (24-game format) WebCarmelo Anthony has amassed a net worthof $250 million in the NBA. It later moved to Medford, Oregon and re-titled as "The Earl Anthony Medford Classic." 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. Norm Duke (Kennewick, WA, 1995) 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. His death was officially caused by a traumatic blow to the head as a result of his fall down the steps. After a nine-month layoff, Anthony won his second ABC Masters tournament in 1984, which at the time was not part of the PBA Tour. 1975 Long Island Open, Garden City, New York. This biographical article is missing the person's: batting hand, https://www.baseball-reference.com/bpv/index.php?title=Earl_Anthony&oldid=1160507, Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. 241.78, Parker Bohn III (Las Vegas, NV, 1999) 247.50, Chris Barnes (Vernon Hills, IL, 2007) View Television Times, 5-GAME BLOCK Dave DEntremont (1995); 1980 Long Island Open, Garden City, New York. In bowling, there are no biographies.. 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. Earl Anthony is considered by many as the greatest bowler ever. When Fox purchased the Prime Network as part of their cable network expansion in 1997 to compete with ESPN for the national sports dollar, the network execs decided to dump Anthony, Randolph, Baur, and the World Team Bowling Challenge for sports they thought would be more lucrative. He retired temporarily in 1984 with records of $1,216,421 US in career winnings and 41 tour victories. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. He was 63. Earl always challenged himself to be the best he could be and better than anyone else at what he did at the time, and excesses were just par for the course of the day for Anthony. MOST TV MATCH WINS (singles events only) 153, Walter Ray Williams Jr. "You can't win them all, and I should know because I've finished second on the tour more times than I won." 229.5 Jesper Svensson (252 games), WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AVERAGE Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. This page was last edited on 4 November 2020, at 19:27. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Wherever Earl went, autograph seekers were not far behind. 1975 Greater L.A. Open, Arcadia, California. Ryan Shafer (Vernon Hills, IL, 2006); Earl Anthony - born April 27, 1938, is arguably one of, if not the biggest name in bowling of all time. The following is how the late great Earl Anthony mastered the game of bowling. Source: -Vint, Bill. 244.57 Jason Belmonte (2018 Barbasol PBA Players Championship), 300-300 TIES IN MATCH PLAY 79, Mike Scroggins, over two tournaments (Council Bluffs, IA; Milwaukee, WI, 2005), 200s IN ONE TOURNAMENT, INDIVIDUAL [11], Anthony missed some time on the PBA Tour during the 1978 season after suffering a heart attack in June of that year. 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. Earl Anthony (1981) 771 Fentress Blvd Ste 14, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. 8,016, Michael Machuga (Wichita, KS, 2009), 32-GAMES (with bonus pins) 10,411, Michael Machuga (Wichita, KS, 2009) Born April 27, 1938 in Tacoma, WA, USA; Died August 14, 2001 in New Berlin, WI, USA; Biographical Information . Walter Ray Williams Jr. (2002-03) 6,109, Pete Weber (Las Vegas, NV, 1996) 10 Earl Anthony 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. 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. Despite being a republican, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is taking on a prominent role in the coronation ceremony. 10/22/2019. 10, Marshall Holman (1981-82); 850 (300, 270, 280), Bob Learn Jr. (Erie, PA, 1996) Perhaps she was turned off by Earl's nickname-"the Doomsday Stroking Machine"-which Earl became against his competition in the 1970s. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He led the PBA Tour in scoring from 1973 to '75 and in 1980 and 1983. 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. 89.7%, Mark Roth (1977) One time Earl Anthony was being interviewed after one of his early victories by a reporter. You will receive the best performance with cleaner balls, like the ones that are weaker but shinier. Anthony, who died in 2001 at age 63, carved out a dominant career on the PBA Tour from 1970 to 1983, winning 43 titles. WebHere's the average builders segment of this telecast and it features two members of the PBA Hall of Fame Earl Anthony and Mike Durbin. [18] In 14 seasons, Anthony made the top five for the televised final round a record 144 times. 10) Bob Learn Jr. vs. Johnny Petraglia, 279 (Erie, Pa., April 6, 1996); .750 (18-6), Kris Prather ''He was not a big personality. "Our hearts and thoughts are with his family. Most observers believe Earl was the best professional bowler to have ever lived. 18) Tony Reyes vs. Parker Bohn III, 215 (Taylor, Mich., Nov. 5, 2006); Randy Pedersen (Grand Rapids, MI; Springfield, PA; Syosset, NY, 2002) So thanks to the producer's rationale, Earl never appeared on the show. The renowned scorer began his careerwith the Denver Nuggetsin 2003, but he spent 16-0, Mike McGrath (Paramus, NJ, 1969) 56, John Denton (Sterling Heights, MI, 1980) The following is how the late great Earl Anthony mastered the game of bowling. [13] In 2000 he was voted "Master of the Millennium" by a wide margin in a nationwide vote conducted by Bowling Magazine. Or write about sports? All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. The Medical Examiner said it was not clear how long Mr. Anthony had been dead before his body was found. In his career, Anthony amassed 43 PBA titles (including a record 10 Majors) and 7 seniors championships, and was the first bowler to eclipse the $1 million dollar mark in 1? In January 2002, the PBA began the year with a tournament named after Anthony, "The Earl Anthony Memorial Classic." Earl bowled 14 years and 400 or so events. MOST STRIKES TO OPEN TOURNAMENT Les Zikes (Waukegan, IL, 1983) Earl Anthony died from head injuries suffered after falling down a flight of stairs at a friend's house at the age of 63. 16, Jim Pencak (1989-91) You need to go for all you can because you never know when it's over.". 3) Jason Queen vs. Bobby Fleetwood, 225 (USBC Masters, Huntsville, Ala, May 3, 1997); WebThis is a recap of the 1975 season for the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour. When I responded that the talk show featured several athletes from other sports on a regular basis, she admitted that sports was indeed a key to their programming, but she said bowling didn't count because it wasn't a sport. The name was given by USBC Junior Gold youth bowler Melissa Stewart of Roswell, Georgia, who said the name was based on Anthony and his "machine-like characteristics." WebHIGHEST COMPOSITE AVERAGE FINALS ON NATIONAL TV 276.50, averaged by five bowlers in four matches (Erie, PA, 1996) MOST TV APPEARANCES CAREER 185, Walter Ray Williams Jr. "Earl Anthony, 63, Bowling's First $1 Million Man, Dies", "Anthony Bowling's Yes-Man After 38 Years, He Still Won't Say 'No' to Game", "The Top 5 Greatest PBA Bowlers of All Time", "Walter Ray Williams - Next Level Bowling Bio", Earl Anthony, 63, Bowling's First $1 Million Man, Dies, "Who's No. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Parker Bohn III (PBA World Championship, Las Vegas, 2012), BEST MATCH GAME RECORD (16-game format) 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 All rights reserved. 1,129 (300, 270, 280, 279) Bob Learn Jr. (Erie, PA, 1996) 22) Chris Barnes vs. Jason Belmonte, 215, and Sean Rash, 182 (Las Vegas, Nov. 19, 2011) Anthony is survived by his wife Susie; a son, Mike, and daughters Tracy Nelson and Jeri Voyles. Ed Baur was the public relations director of the BWTC and was delighted to have the high profile Anthony as commentator of this new venture and have Earl and Jay as his regular golf partners as they toured with the bowling telecasts of the team competition finals weekly nationwide. 11,124, Mike Aulby (Peoria, IL, 1995), 48-GAME BLOCK The count was amended to 43 in 2008, when the PBA chose to retroactively award PBA titles for ABC Masters championships if won by a PBA member at the time. MOST CASHES, SEASON He was self-contained, which is a compliment in my book.''. 1972 Japan Starlanes Open, Redwood City, California. 3 Jason Belmonte 276.50, averaged by five bowlers in four matches (Erie, PA, 1996) 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. ''His temperament determined his ability to win. 770 pins, Dave Davis (42 games, Palatine, IL, 1980) 1) Mark Roth (ARC Alameda Open, Alameda, CA, 1980) Earl Anthony (1974) In 1963 he turned pro. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 7-GAME BLOCK 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. 300s IN ONE SEASON, INDIVIDUAL But later that same year, he won his most successful stop in Waukegan, Ill. "Coming back from my heart attack and winning in Waukegan in 1977 along with the ABC Masters and winning the Masters again in 1984 after I retired from the PBA Tour were my most memorable career victories," Anthony said. 34-GAME BLOCK He was a minor league baseball pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles organization before his days as a professional bowler. THREE-GAME SERIES I asked Earl if he ever planned to join the Senior PGA Tour and compete with hall of famers in that sport such as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer to which Earl replied, "No, those men have played golf a lot longer than me and not just at military bases. It is now administrated by the Bowling Foundation. .733 (22-8), Jim Pencak, MOST TITLES IN CAREER Anthony won the first of his 43 PBA titles[6] on June 7, 1970, when he defeated Allie Clarke at the Heidelberg Open in Seattle, Washington. 579, Mike Aulby 300, David Ozio 279 (Wichita, KS, 1993), LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY ON NATIONAL TV ", Bowling great Dick Weber once described the left-handed Anthony as "the greatest speed-control bowler ever to play the game. WebBy the season's end his average was 217, up at the rarefied level of professional bowlers. Pete Weber (U.S. Open, Indianapolis, IN, 1991) THREE-GAME SERIES ON NATIONAL TV Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It was the tour's 17th season, and consisted of 34 events. In 1963 he turned pro. Earl and I directly experienced how the media snubs bowling when during one of his visits for the VA's BVL Fund in 1992 where Earl spent time coaching former veterans from VA hospitals on the finer points of bowling. 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. 1st, Brian Zeisig (West Babylon, NY, 2010) 6-GAME BLOCK 157, Dennis Jacques (Windsor, Canada, 1983). Earl Roderick Anthony (Earl the Pearl, Square Earl, The Doomsday Stroking Machine) Bats ?, Throws Left; Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb. 4, Walter Ray Williams Jr. (Mechanicsburg, PA, 1993); 889, Jason Hurd (Tournament of Champions, Overland Park, KS; 1999) Its a no-brainer that bowling writer Barry Sparks agreed to author the first comprehensive biography of the Great Earl Anthony. 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. 10,544, Mike Aulby (Peoria, IL, 1995) Johnny Petraglia (1971#). BEST MATCH GAME RECORD (18-game format) "He was just Mr. Pete Weber (Louisville, KY, 2001) -- 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. "It happens wherever I go but I'm glad the fans care," Anthony said. Tim Criss (Baltimore, MD, 2006) 1982 Miller High Life Open, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For over two decades, his career title count was listed as 41. 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. WebCareer Stats; Year Events Cashes Match Play CRA Titles AVG Earnings; Total : 406 : 306 : 231 : 113 : 41 - 1997 Mike Miller (Taylor, MI; Torrance, CA; and Las Vegas, NV, 1990-91); You will receive the best performance with cleaner balls, like the ones that are weaker but shinier. Pete Weber, MOST MAJOR TITLES IN SEASON I wanted to be the first bowler to win $100,000 in a year and I did that. Dick Weber (1961) He was a man for people of all ages, and now he belongs to the ages. Earl Anthony is considered by many as the greatest bowler ever. Anthony, who died in 2001 at age 63, carved out a dominant career on the PBA Tour from 1970 to 1983, winning 43 titles. Yong-Jin Gu, South Korea (Scorpion Championship, Las Vegas, 2010) CONSECUTIVE TV APPEARANCES Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Pete Weber (Windsor, Ontario, 1984) HIGH AVERAGE, SEASON 21) Jason Belmonte vs. Brian Kretzer, 231, and Mike Fagan, 220 (Las Vegas, Nov. 19, 2011) TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. 570 (300, 270), Bob Learn Jr. (Erie, PA, 1996) CONSECUTIVE TOP 24 FINISHES Wayne Webb (Windsor Locks, CT, 1981) Chronology 4, Scorpion Championship, 2010 (Korea, Canada, Australia, U.S.); 153, Walter Ray Williams Jr. [7], Earl Anthony died in 2001 due to head injuries sustained from falling down a flight of stairs at his friend Ed Baur's home in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Mika Koivuniemi (Hammond, IN, 2006); Just when it looked as though Anthony was going to dominate the PBA Tour for years to come, he had a heart attack in 1977 that took him three months from which to recover. PBA Hall of Famer Earl Anthony dies at 63 | CBC Sports Loaded. 26-GAME BLOCK Earl and I stopped into a sports restaurant, which had several TV screens for sports events. It was the tour's 17th season, and consisted of 34 events. 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.
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