Gary Dickinson (bowler)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 26, 1943 Durant, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Years active | 1969–2013 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Bowling Information | |
| Affiliation | PBA |
| Rookie year | 1969 |
| Dominant hand | Right (stroker delivery) |
| Wins | 8 PBA Tour (1 major) 12 PBA Senior Tour (2 majors) |
| Sponsors | Columbia 300 |
Gary Dickinson of Edmond, Oklahoma, was a professional ten-pin bowler and member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). He was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1988[1] and the USBC Hall of Fame in 1992.[2]
During Gary's stint on the PBA Tour, he reached the top-five in more than 50 tournaments, with 19 runner-up finishes and winning 8 titles.[3] His most notable tour victory is the 1983 U.S. Open, defeating Steve Neff 214–202 in the title match.[4]
At the start of the PBA's 50th tour season (2008-09), Gary was recognized as one the "50 Greatest Players of the Last 50 Years" by a panel of bowling experts commissioned by the PBA. He ranked at #46, ahead of #47 Barry Asher and behind #45 Johnny Guenther.[5][6]
While on the PBA Senior Tour, Gary won 12 tournament titles[7] including 2 Senior Masters titles in 1997 and 2004.[8] In addition, Gary won Senior Bowler of the Year honors in 1993, 1994, and 1997.[9]