Post by Zoo Master on Sept 26, 2009 19:27:54 GMT -5
You know I "RESPECT " the opinions of everybody who's voiced them. But only Lou Capasso even mentioned Bobby Perry ( I think). When Bobby walked in he put the fear of God in people . I only saw him lose once in 7 yrs of knowing him . That was to Steve Tripp in Wallington lanes . It was a Three game match . They split the first two and Bobby left a ringing ten for the money in the third match. I went to places where people wouldn't bowl him . If he wanted action they made him shoot for score . First 680 (winner easy , didn't make the 4th frame of the third game ) and then 700 (again never bowled the 7th frame of the 3rd game) . And say what you want , Bobby NEVER threw a bad shot when the money was on the line . Never . I saw him beat almost EVERYONE of the guys that are mentioned in these threads .EVERYONE of them . I remember meeting Earl Anthony ( He was in town visiting )in Paramus lanes one night (I was a teenager at the time at that time he bowled anchor for D'amato paperstock , Mark Roth bowled leadoff ) and Bobby introduced me to him . Bobby walked away and Earl said to me "You know , he's the best bowler in the world " nodding his head pointing to Bobby . Bobby was the best unequivacably, without a doubt . Anyone who truly knows bowling knows that on a given night even a blind squirrel could find a nut . But a Lion will always eat . Bobby was a Lion on the lanes . Again in his time period I saw him beat EVERYONE of the guys mentioned in these memos: joeyja
Hello joeyja,
I remember hearing of Bob Perry and certainly would have like to have meet him. There was alot of tigers throughout the years and I enjoyed all! Rudy was impressive with his act but when things were not right he suffered. Steve Tripp is a bowler I know and he could be tough. Willie Willis was tough if you didn't get to him. Steve Fehr of Cincinnati was a tough bowler but has been slowed by injury. Walt Corminsky of South Africa is a tiger who had alot of tough breaks but finally beat Chris Barnes to win the world masters. To bad we could only get to promote some of these great action shooters instead of touring pros. We had some great megabucks shooters who excelled on the difficult conditions. I personally think the toughest I have seen on late night house shots on burned out lanes was Norm Duke. He has magic in his ability to change hand releases. One short story, I walked into Bloomfield Ct. where they were shooting pot games. Mike Collins (once a feared lefty in early 60's) ran the pro shop. He was bowling with a few top average bowlers. Polychem owned the house and the lanes had become difficult. High game was around 185. Earl Anthony came in (he represented Polychem) and asked if he could bowl. Sure!! He walked up threw two warmups then proceed to throw the first 7 strikes!!! Mike then turned and said "What do we know about bowling". (Do you remember Mike on Burton's tips on ball drilling on ABC when he was drilling for Lichstein on the tour}.: daryld
Back in the early 80's I was with Bobby everyday . But I haven't seen him in many years . I live in Fl now and probably never will . BUT I'd love to . To congratulate him . I bought the DVD of the Movie they mad e about his life story . I'm proud of him . I'd love to go to the track with him to bet the grass horses the day after the rain . Looking for Bold Ruler's that were 6 furlong closers stretching out to a mile . BUT Back to the bowling I went with Bobby everywhere back then And I Don't care who it was Where it was , what words came out of their mouth When Bobby walked in EVERYONE shut up . They knew that if they talked shit that Bobby would make them back it up . Every single person mentioned on this website , if they were around in Bobby's day He beat em .
Hello joeyja,
I remember hearing of Bob Perry and certainly would have like to have meet him. There was alot of tigers throughout the years and I enjoyed all! Rudy was impressive with his act but when things were not right he suffered. Steve Tripp is a bowler I know and he could be tough. Willie Willis was tough if you didn't get to him. Steve Fehr of Cincinnati was a tough bowler but has been slowed by injury. Walt Corminsky of South Africa is a tiger who had alot of tough breaks but finally beat Chris Barnes to win the world masters. To bad we could only get to promote some of these great action shooters instead of touring pros. We had some great megabucks shooters who excelled on the difficult conditions. I personally think the toughest I have seen on late night house shots on burned out lanes was Norm Duke. He has magic in his ability to change hand releases. One short story, I walked into Bloomfield Ct. where they were shooting pot games. Mike Collins (once a feared lefty in early 60's) ran the pro shop. He was bowling with a few top average bowlers. Polychem owned the house and the lanes had become difficult. High game was around 185. Earl Anthony came in (he represented Polychem) and asked if he could bowl. Sure!! He walked up threw two warmups then proceed to throw the first 7 strikes!!! Mike then turned and said "What do we know about bowling". (Do you remember Mike on Burton's tips on ball drilling on ABC when he was drilling for Lichstein on the tour}.: daryld
Back in the early 80's I was with Bobby everyday . But I haven't seen him in many years . I live in Fl now and probably never will . BUT I'd love to . To congratulate him . I bought the DVD of the Movie they mad e about his life story . I'm proud of him . I'd love to go to the track with him to bet the grass horses the day after the rain . Looking for Bold Ruler's that were 6 furlong closers stretching out to a mile . BUT Back to the bowling I went with Bobby everywhere back then And I Don't care who it was Where it was , what words came out of their mouth When Bobby walked in EVERYONE shut up . They knew that if they talked shit that Bobby would make them back it up . Every single person mentioned on this website , if they were around in Bobby's day He beat em .