Steve Martin (bowler)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Tennessee Twister[1] |
| Born | November 8, 1958 |
| Years active | 1977–1989 |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Bowling Information | |
| Affiliation | PBA |
| Rookie year | 1977 |
| Dominant hand | Right (cranker delivery) |
| Wins | 7 PBA Tour (1 major) 1977 PBA Rookie of the Year |
Steve Martin (born Nov 8, 1958) of Kingsport, Tennessee, is an American retired professional ten-pin bowler and member of the Professional Bowlers Association. Martin joined the PBA Tour in 1977 and won PBA Rookie of the Year.[2]
As for tournaments, Martin won 7 titles (including 1 major), along with 3 runner-up finishes and an additional 13 appearances in the top 5.[3][4]
Among Martin's tournament titles, his most notable victory was at the 1980 U.S. Open defeating Earl Anthony 248–222 in the title match. Also, 3 of Martin's victories took place in Southern California, including his last career title at the 1985 Greater Los Angeles Open.[5]
In 2005, Martin was elected in to the Tennessee USBC Hall of Fame for superior performance.[6]