PBA Bowling legend Dick Weber dies

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The PBA is mourning the loss of PBA Hall of Famer and 26-time PBA Tour champion Dick Weber, who passed away in his sleep Sunday night.

“The PBA is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of bowling legend Dick Weber. His achievements on the lanes are equaled and surpassed only by his legacy off the lanes,” said PBA Tour Commissioner Fred Schreyer. “He was a great competitor and champion, and he was an outstanding ambassador for our sport. More importantly, Dick was a truly good, compassionate person who treated everyone like family. We send our condolences out to the Weber family.”

Weber, born Dec. 23, 1929, was a PBA Charter Member and enjoyed a storied career, capturing 26 PBA Tour titles and six PBA Senior Tour titles. He was elected to the American Bowling Congress (ABC) Hall of Fame in 1970 and was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1975.

“Not only is it a tremendous loss for our sport, but it’s a loss for all of sport,” said PBA President and CEO Steve Miller. “His bowling history is well documented, but what is less documented was his character, personality and humanity. I’m going to miss him on a professional and personal level.”

In addition, Weber won the BPAA All-Star (The U.S. Open’s predecessor) on four occasions, was named the Bowler of the Year three times (1961, ’63 and ’65) and won the PBA Player of the Year Award in 1965.

Credit: PBA.com

One of the founding fathers of the Professional Bowlers Tour.

RIP Dick Weber, thanks for all you've done for the PBA.