Dick Weber
Professional bowler and PBA champion
Born
December 23rd, 1929
95 years ago
Died
2005
20 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in professional bowling, Weber competed in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and achieved significant accolades throughout a career spanning multiple decades. Weber won 26 PBA Tour titles, including the prestigious PBA National Championship in 1970. He was a key figure in popularizing the sport and served as a mentor to many aspiring bowlers. Weber was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1975 and the ABC (American Bowling Congress) Hall of Fame in 1987. His contributions to the sport have influenced generations of bowlers.
Winning 26 PBA Tour titles
Claiming the PBA National Championship in 1970
Induction into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1975
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