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Post by Zoo Master on Jan 26, 2007 4:36:47 GMT -5
Would you kindly post your Bob Perry story to this thread Thanks
Bob Purzycki was born in Paterson, NJ. By age 12 he was one of the best bowlers in the country. His professional bowling name changed to Bob Perry. He was set to compete at the World's Fair in 1964 held in Queens. Two days before the fair, a neighborhood kid hit Bob in the face with a croquet mallet and crushed the side of his head. Bob was taken to the hospital and lost permanent vision in his left eye. Everyone told Bob to give up his dream to be the best. For 5 years, Bob trained himself how to bowl with one eye. By his 18th birthday, his game had improved to a 220 average, an average that was unheard of in 1970. This is indicative of the up-and-down life that followed. After getting involved in drugs, getting mixed up with the Mafia, and doing jail time, he went on to play in the Super Bowl High Roller in Vegas, as Bob Purzycki. He won the grand prize of $100,000, beating the best bowlers in the world. He was champion once again, at age 47.
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Lefty Mike from the Bronx
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Post by Lefty Mike from the Bronx on Jan 26, 2007 23:58:53 GMT -5
Here's a question for everyone – in the photo of the ball hitting the pins on the home page of "Actionbowers.com, answer this: Is the ball thrown by a righty or lefty? Exactly what kind of hit was the original hit? Which pins will take out which pins? What will be the final leave?
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Post by stephensimonelli on Jan 28, 2007 9:18:46 GMT -5
i agree the man has overcome alot of demons in his past, now he helps others to try and get over there demons..bob purzycki is a freind of mine and always will be..and you are right he had the most natural talent i have ever seen his arm swing was like a rubber band
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Post by RAMBO on Sept 19, 2007 0:32:49 GMT -5
Bob Perry was an excellent bowler and still is. Don't go overboard. He was never one of the best in the country. He toured here and there but never did much against the pros.He won the high roller and beat the best amateurs, not the best in the world. He has resided in texas the past few years and owns a small bowling alley there.
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