Pro Bowler Parker Bohn III Speaks In Warsaw
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Professional bowler Parker Bohn III remembers well the night he was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame.
He referred to it as one of the most memorable moments in his career.
"It was one of the most special nights I've ever been through," Bohn said Saturday at the Shrine Building. "To be here with these people is very special. Hats off to all those that are being inducted into the local Hall of Fame."
Bohn was the guest speaker Saturday as six bowlers were inducted into the Warsaw Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
Inducted were Billy Joe Newsome, Darrell "Peanut" Jordan, Dave Henderson, the late Dick Sisk, Sue Anders and Merline Hensley.
Said Jordan, who bowled for 25 years and had a career-high score of 290 and high series of 714, "It's the biggest award a person can get. It's exciting being inducted into the Hall of Fame, knowing the other members and all the people I've bowled with over the years."
The 64-year-old Newsome, who has bowled for 35 years, is currently on the American Legion team on Tuesday night's County North League.
Sue Anders, who has bowled for 42 years, has a career-high score of 246 and high series of 580.
Merline Hensley has bowled a career-high score of 225, while totaling a 150 average.
The late Sisk had an average of 180.
On a night when six bowlers were scheduled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, a seventh was inducted, much to his surprise.
The 37-year-old Bohn was presented with a plaque from local resident Josh Hyde, a close personal friend of Bohn, naming him an honorary member of the Warsaw Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
In recent years, Bohn conducted a charity bowling drive in Warsaw to raise money for a van for Hyde, who sits in a wheel chair.
Bohn, who hails from Jackson, N.J., joined the PBA tour in 1985 and ranks fifth all-time on the moneys earned list at $1.7 million. He has earned over $100,000 in 10 of the last 11 years, including topping the $200,000 mark in 1997.
Bohn earned his first title in 1987, and during the 1998 Masters televised on CBS, he bowled just the 12th perfect televised game.
Bohn serves as an American Bowling Congress Ambassador, Brunswick Pro staff member and is one of the most popular bowlers currently on the tour.
A photo of Bohn and Hyde appears on page 2B. [[In-content Ad]]
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Professional bowler Parker Bohn III remembers well the night he was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame.
He referred to it as one of the most memorable moments in his career.
"It was one of the most special nights I've ever been through," Bohn said Saturday at the Shrine Building. "To be here with these people is very special. Hats off to all those that are being inducted into the local Hall of Fame."
Bohn was the guest speaker Saturday as six bowlers were inducted into the Warsaw Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
Inducted were Billy Joe Newsome, Darrell "Peanut" Jordan, Dave Henderson, the late Dick Sisk, Sue Anders and Merline Hensley.
Said Jordan, who bowled for 25 years and had a career-high score of 290 and high series of 714, "It's the biggest award a person can get. It's exciting being inducted into the Hall of Fame, knowing the other members and all the people I've bowled with over the years."
The 64-year-old Newsome, who has bowled for 35 years, is currently on the American Legion team on Tuesday night's County North League.
Sue Anders, who has bowled for 42 years, has a career-high score of 246 and high series of 580.
Merline Hensley has bowled a career-high score of 225, while totaling a 150 average.
The late Sisk had an average of 180.
On a night when six bowlers were scheduled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, a seventh was inducted, much to his surprise.
The 37-year-old Bohn was presented with a plaque from local resident Josh Hyde, a close personal friend of Bohn, naming him an honorary member of the Warsaw Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
In recent years, Bohn conducted a charity bowling drive in Warsaw to raise money for a van for Hyde, who sits in a wheel chair.
Bohn, who hails from Jackson, N.J., joined the PBA tour in 1985 and ranks fifth all-time on the moneys earned list at $1.7 million. He has earned over $100,000 in 10 of the last 11 years, including topping the $200,000 mark in 1997.
Bohn earned his first title in 1987, and during the 1998 Masters televised on CBS, he bowled just the 12th perfect televised game.
Bohn serves as an American Bowling Congress Ambassador, Brunswick Pro staff member and is one of the most popular bowlers currently on the tour.
A photo of Bohn and Hyde appears on page 2B. [[In-content Ad]]