HOW TO REPROGRAM bowling locally by honoring others !

24 recipients honored by another good bowler:

     Tucson Tribute and Honor founder, Roy Tietz has honored the following fantastic 24 bowlers for their hard work, dedication and achievements to the sport of bowling in Tucson, Arizona. Not only have they impacted others, but they also have some unique careers that have touched other bowlers in Tucson. Some have made knowing them rewarding by not just helping other bowlers but also helped to promote bowling. The respect givin to some of these honorees has been amazing as they know that respect is

a two-way street. Their competitiveness made them hard to beat in matches and opponents had to bring their "A" game to defeat them.

      AUTHOR'S NOTES: I listed bowlers in alphabetical order by last names. I have at times competed against several of them and enjoyed the matches. The lessons and learning experiences help improve my game over tims! I had a great time putting this part of history on my HOW TO website, because of what bowling has meant for me. Most bowlers listed are over 50 years in age while several unfortunately, has passed and will be missed.

 Alan "Mr. Stats" Brizee

             He was secretary of the Miller Lite Traveling Masters league for over 9 years where

       the league doubled in size and the sweeper increased 5 times. He promoted the

       league to help create a record $8478 sweeper. Alan won the Tucson Metro USBC

       Senior Masters in 2014 shooting a 300 and finished with 803 en route to the title. He has

       traveled to ABC/ USBC Nationals 26 times. He held the Tucson Metro USBC Sport game

       record shooting a 290 in 2003. Alan has bowled 13 300’s and 1 800 with 807. He now has

       perfection in two sports. He is also a two-sport champion. Some of bowling's rich

       history is included in this website.

             NOTE: Being honored shows that my hard work being Secretary and as a bowler

       was be noticed by others! What I have done for bowling added excitement to those

       who participated. (See his plaque on the right. See Mr. Stats on Author, dictionary and

       Competitor's guide pages.)

 Bryanna Caldwell 

              She tied the National women’s record on Sept. 9, 2014 shooting 300, 279 and

        finished with another 300 for 879 throwing 35 of 36 strikes. Bryanna won the AZ

        State USBC Queens in 2014. She was a member of Team USA in 2011 and Junior Team

        USA 2006 to ’07. Bryanna was the first female junior to average 200 during ’01-’02 with

        a 208. While at Central Missouri University, was recognized as First team All-American

        all four years. She was named 2010 Women Bowler of the Year for the state of Missouri.

        She shot a 1948 All Events in the USBC Open championships in 2012. Bryanna holds the

        Tucson Metro Sport game record with a 300 game.

 Andy Clark Sr. 

               Was drilling balls for well over 30 years for all of Tucson as well as PBA pros when

         they came to Tucson to bowl in the Tucson Open. Andy gave lessons to bowlers on

         this list to help their game. He also helped sponsor several leagues and the Andy

         Clark bracket for the Miller Lite Traveling Masters league.

Paul Colwell 

                5 Hall of Fames: AZ State 1987, TBA Charter member, PBA 1991, Pima County 1994

         and ABC (USBC) 1999. ABC Masters champ 1974. PBA champion 10 times, 2 Major (ABC

         Masters & PBA National). Won his first PBA tournament in Tucson. Tucson Athlete of

         the Year 1975. ABC Classic Doubles champ 1974. TBA Masters champ 1983, ’84 and ’89.

         TBA All-events champ in 3 different decades, 1971, ’83 and ’92. 13 300’s and 5 800’s.

Clarence “Pop” Corn

                    TBA Hall of Fame, Meritorious Service 1994.

Joe Dogoli

                      TBA Hall of Fame 2007. TBA and AZ State Team and Doubles champion. He 

           averaged 200 plus for over 30 years. Has thrown 13 300’s and 8 800’s.

Myron Eggman

                     He bowled in every tournament, The Challenge, Dewey Yoho’s and Fred Reeder’s

         tournaments for over the past 30 years.

 Herb Foreaker 

                 He bowled 40 years of City and State tournaments. Over 25 in the USBC Nationals.

          He made the ’78-’79 Citizen Classic All-Star team with high average at 203.

Karry Harris 

                 Set National Military Singles record. Tucson Metro USBC Hall of Fame 2013.

Bill Hawk 

                  Great action bowler in the 1960’s and 70’s. Brother of Chuck Hawk.

Roy Lawson

                  Tucson Metro Hall of Fame, Meritorious Service 2006. Roy had bowled for 45

           years starting his career in the Air Force where he shot his first 300 at Davis Monthan

           lanes. He always was a truly great person and secretaried many leagues, the

           reason for getting in the Hall of Fame. He will be missed.

Art Lundeburg

                         (No info to print.)

Bob Majeske 

                  TBA Hall of Fame Charter member. 

Ed McCullough

                  Has bowled for 70 years. He was a junior coach and taught kids in U.S.A., Canada,

           Guam and Okinawa. TBA Hall of Fame, Meritorious Service 2001. Ed shot the 2nd 300

           ever in Tucson’s history in ’59.

Len Nicholson

                       PBA maintenance director in the 70’s. Inducted into PBA Hall of Fame 2011,

            Meritorious Service. He was a master with that oil can and oiled lanes at Golden Pin

            lanes. Authored 7 books including his newest, The Tour Would Be Great "IF" You

            Didn't Have To Bowl. Great at card tricks and storytelling. (Note: I have been asked

            many times "how" I got started In bowling. In my published book, "The Tour Would Be

            Great "IF" You Didn't Have To Bowl", is the following story of how AND why it began.)

            It's hard to believe that it has been 50 years!

                   By Len Nicholson: The year was: 1956. The place was: Hillsdale High School in

            San Mateo, CA. My first recollection of Billy Hardwick was that of disbelief. What a

            sight it was. He was a sophomore, a year behind me in school. He was all of 5'3" and

            weighed in at exactly 99-pounds. He came out and (tried out) for the Varsity

            football team. The Head Coach, Frank Collins, looked at him and said that he was

            too small to play, but since we were a new school and needed players, he told Billy

            that he could hold the blocking-bags during practice. He also told him that because

            of his size (or lack of it) hat he wouldn't be able to issue him a team uniform. By the

            way, he did pay me back. Yeah, he was the rotten egg that got me into bowling!

                     Mr. Stats' note: This is a "preview" of one of more than 40-stories that are

            contained in his book. Don't miss your opportunity to read some of Len Nicholson's

            favorite stories about many of the PBA Tour's All-Time Greats. They include Dick

            Weber, Earl Anthony, Don Carter, Jason Couch, Jim Godman, Dick Ritger, Bob

            Strampe, Norm Duke and many more). (Check it out, his Testimonial, Inspiration

               & dictionary entry and The Storyteller  in the Competitor’s guide. Click on the

               radio show to check out Len's Phantom Radio  show.

Lou Proccocino 

                   One of the true great bowlers. Won numerous City and State titles. PBA member

             who bowled for 30 years and almost every PBA Tucson Open.

Fred Reeder 

                    Past TBA Present and ran tournaments for Tucson bowlers.

Chuck Rummelt 

                    TBA Hall of Fame Charter member.

Jeff Segneri 

                     TBA Hall of Fame 2004. TBA Masters champ 1993, 1999 and 2011. AZ State All-

              events champ 1996. TBA All-events 2002. TBA Doubles champ 1991. TBA Team

              champ 3 times. AZ US Open champ 1991. 9 300’s and 5-800’s.

Jim Tantlinger 

                      TBA Hall of Fame, Meritorious Service 2006.

Curtis Turley

                            Founder of 210 Challenge and Challenge tournaments which bowlers flocked

               to for more than 20 years. His Guarantee of $1000 for 1st place is one reason

               bowlers showed up over the years. TBA Senior Masters champ (the 1st tournament

               held by Tucson Metro USBC) in ’95. He has bowled for over 45 years. Tucson was

               lucky to have him be a part of our bowling community. (See his dictionary entry.)

Kalyn Washburn 

                    Bowled for University of Nebraska for two seasons helping the team get to the

               NCAA final 4 both years. Kalyn also was honored both years making the Big 12 All-

               Academic teams and was the Bowling team representative for the NCAA

               Student Advisory Council. While at Delaware State University due to recruited by

               Kim Terrell-Kearney, she helped guide DSU to their first ever NCAA National

               Championship in school history. Kalyn was honored by the NCAA with the first ever

               Elite 88 award. The Elite 88 is awarded to the student-athlete with the highest

               cumulative grade-point average participating in NCAA’s 88 National

               Championship games. She also was selected MEAC’s Women of the year and was

               nominated for NCAA’s Women of the year. She also helps bowlers in her

               “spare” time.

Dewey Yoho 

                      TBA Hall of Fame Charter member. ABC eagle winning Team event 1976. TBA

                All-events and Singles champion 30 years apart 1970 and 2000. One of the great

                pot bowlers in the 70’s and 80’s. (See his dictionary entry.)

Robbie Yoho 

                       TBA Hall of Fame 1999.

       This info is from the Desert Bowler and founder of TTH, Roy Tietz. I will update any info if you message me. Thanks. 

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