1991 BPAA U.S. Open
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$225,000 BPAA U.S. OPEN
Woodland Bowl, Indianapolis, Apr 7-13, 1991
Pete Weber Captures 2nd BPAA U.S. Open
Pete Weber began his march toward completing a second "Triple Crown" with his third victory of 1991 in the $225,000 BPAA U.S. Open at Woodland Bowl. Weber, Florissant, Mo., won four games, including a near-perfect 289-184 championship game decision against leading qualifier Mark Thayer to earn the $40,000 top prize.
Ironically, Weber never planned to be a part of the championship round. In fact, he had checked out of his hotel on Wednesday, anticipating he would fall short of the projected cut to the top 60 - he qualified 58th. His next fateful turn occurred when he grabbed the 24th and final berth for match play, thus equaling a record shared by just nine other players (including himself) in PBA history to advance to the title from 24th place.
Weber opened the championship match with a spare and then unleashed 10 consecutive strikes, book-ending that with a 10-pin leave for his 289. Thayer, Lafayette, Ind., was the crowd's overwhelming favorite, but was frustrated for the second time this year as runner-up (he also fell as the top-seeded player to Brian Voss in the ARC Pinole Open in January), but expressed no disappointment in his $22,000 payday.
In the first game of the ABC Sports finals, Weber stopped Dave Ferraro, Kingston, N.Y., 227-215. He then defeated left-handers John Mazza, Mount Clemens, Mich., 204-179, and Richard Wolfe, Arlington, Va., 236-202.
Of the 240-man field, 144 entries came from PBA's point list and 96 BPAA players earned their berths through league qualifiers. Norm Duke and Jon Juneau collected $500 as the leading pro qualifier and high BPAA qualifier, respectively, after 32 games.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount
1 Pete Weber, Florissant, Mo. 956 (4 games) $40,000
2 Mark Thayer, Lafayette, Ind. 184 (1 game) 22,000
3 Richard Wolfe, Arlington, Va. 202 (1 game) 12,000
4 John Mazza, Mt. Clemens, Mich. 179 (1 game) 8,000
5 Dave Ferraro, Kingston, N.Y. 215 (1 game) 6,500
PLAYOFF RESULTS-Weber defeated Ferraro, 227-215; Weber defeated Mazza, 204-179; Weber defeated Wolfe, 236-202; and in the championship game, Weber defeated Thayer, 289-184.
Пікірлер: 77
Pete W bowled a fantastic final game. There was nothing like watching bowling on Saturday afternoons and then right after, watching Wide World of Sports with the legend himself, Jim McKay.
30 years later, bowling is still trying to become an olympic sport. And the trophy smash, one of the most iconic moments in bowling
Lmfao at Chris Schenkel reading the credits over the infamous trophy presentation and the audience in awe.
PdW is the man, seeing him roll that cobra takes me back to the days when I tore it up with the cobra too.
I love Pete. I really do. Every chance I've had to talk to him, or interview him, away from the lanes, he's just a normal, great dude. And, prophetic? Came from 5 here to win....and last year??
I remember watching it at my grandma's house live when it happened. I was laughing my tail off
At the time of the 1991 US Open, Pete Weber was appealing a six month suspension due to conduct unbecoming of a professional for conduct that he did while on probation for previous rule infractions.
The trophy breaking was a sign he would someday break the record for most US Open Titles!!
@raycampbell162
8 жыл бұрын
+jarrod fields pete is boss
These are the greatest commercials ever put on tv
I wonder if Pete was thinking 'Does this come out of my $40,000 check?' after the trophy broke.
The infamous trophy smash, hell yeah
It's nice to see these bowlers in this tournent. Walter Ray Williams in the tournamt I change the channel. It's nice to see Dick Weber
dduval59 I can't comment on why people hate Pete, I personally like him, hes honest and tells the truth. I respect that. Interdicted, they did give him another trophy. :)
the first match was exciting and very close
Pete Weber had such a great ball reaction.
Has anyone counted how many times Bo Burton called him "John MAZDA"??? LOL
@kevincicero8352
3 жыл бұрын
He also has a weird way he pronounces his “L’s”.
1:26:29...OMG. Sadly symbolic of the brokenness he's endured - certainly responsibility on his part, but he also has survived, hopefully with a new and more whole pathway in his life.
@douglasharris5216
4 жыл бұрын
Tim Tebow's Left Arm now that’s he has divorced Tracy
anyone know if they gave Pete another trophy?
I remember watching that live so vividly. I can't believe it's been 21 years
best look on Pete's face when the thing broke
1:27:13 Announcer: _Night Court_ is videotaped before a live studio audience...
Anyone have any info on what the La Mode polo's were, worn by the PBA ? I can't find anything online but only La Mode golf apparel. That must be a "Long Gone" polo shirt. eBay has nothing like that. I have to remember to myself that was 25 to 30 years ago too. I'd be a slim chance to find anything now, still in great shape. Goodwill may be the only hope but a long shot at that. Earl Anthony wore a Penguin polo.
@williamford9564
2 жыл бұрын
I was bowling at that time. I think LaMode was trying to bring brand awareness to the company by producing bowling shirts. They may have already been in golf at the time. It was an upscale foreign company and I don't think the bowling demographic fit into this strategically. A couple of years later the reactive resin ball phenomenon started and the bowlers' shirts in the paddock and on TV were replaced by those repping the ball companies.
@beeemm2578
2 жыл бұрын
LaCommode
1:26:47 ANYONE know the name of this banger at the end credits?
1:26:37 The look on Weber's face - he's reached the pinnacle of his profession on a national stage and he looks like a guy who belched too loud during the vows at his sister's wedding.
One of the greatest balls EVER.. THE ORIGINAL COBRA!
Bo out there blatantly lying about him keeping track of the entrance averages for pros and amateurs like a stat guy didn’t hand him a sheet of paper with those numbers on it lol.
In my opinion, there are only two lefties who had a style as smooth as that of Richard Wolfe. Parker Bohn III is the first one, and the second one is former TPC winner Duane Fisher. Both of whom are Jersey Boys :D!!
@robs531
Жыл бұрын
Tom Jordan was really smooth too.
Man the nostalgia
Who the guy on 19th at top 25?
@sludge4125
4 жыл бұрын
Tony Figuiera, of Torrance, California. He’s still bowling well in California.
Weber is swinging to the gutter and hitting the pocket consistently. He pulls one that doesn't make it past the 8 board and it sets up in the pocket and strikes. You talk about area! And that's with a polished urethane ball. Has there ever been a shot like this in US Open history?
@ 1:26 paul page and co will be at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Greatest spectacle in racing the Indianapolis 500 mile race
Schenkel called Dick Weber 'Richard Rubber' bahahahaha
This is the show where Pete Weber's trophy breaks.
watching that commercial with Del, I wonder if they paid him the 17K that he lost by throwing it in the moat.....:) sorry Del!!!
Woodland bowl now only has 60 lanes they tore lanes 61 through 80 out and put an arcade room where they used to be
Pete Weber was in command as he climbed the ladder to win the U.S. Open and also the ending When the eagle trophy went tumbling down
@douglasharris5216
4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Phillips nice spoiler asshat
@JSmith-zr2ve
Жыл бұрын
Douche
Why all the Weber hate? I mean, I agree he's an asshat but there's no denying he's in the top 10 greatest ever.
@alanlane7786
7 жыл бұрын
Yep, no reason for it. He actually did a lot for the game in terms of generating interest. And he had a great game. The Webers, Dick and Pete, are synonymous with the game.
@johnjiii414
7 жыл бұрын
dduval59 he's top 5!
Norm Duke missed the show by 102 pins.
When Marshall Holman acted like Pete does everybody disliked him. When Pete does it it's a totally different scenario. And Pete's one of the greatest ? Total BS. So was Marshall.
I think I might wanna have some Tums. "TUM TUM TUM TUM TUMS!!!"
yes, the imfamous trophy crash. Poor Pete. XD
@StFidjnr
6 жыл бұрын
that's alright pete no one has noticed... except the whole nation
RIP Johnny Mazza
@mrbowling300
7 жыл бұрын
Can you please elaborate on this? Is this true?
@SlickDick73
7 жыл бұрын
+mrbowling300 ...unfortunately I cannot confirm this. But I heard through a friend he had sadly passed and I just wanted to offer my condolences. Apparently he lost his life battling the big C. I would love to hear this to be disproven.
@mrbowling300
7 жыл бұрын
Marc Wallace I'm in the Detroit area....and if this was true...my Facebook would be blowing up. I believe this to be false.
@SlickDick73
7 жыл бұрын
+mrbowling300 ...great news. Thanks.
@chass5438
7 жыл бұрын
Nope, He's still alive. There are actually 2 bowlers named John Mazza but the deceased one was born in 1947. The one here was 1964. Del Ballard has Tonsil Cancer.
Who do you think you are, I AM!!!
pete weber wins the 1991 u.s. open in a championship match 289-184 were he presented the trophy in 1991 were the iconic eagle trophy crashed into pieces ha-ha-ha-ha-ha it's funny
Schenkel goin 180mph with no brain bucket on.....0 fucks given
@roxytheatreforsyth
Жыл бұрын
Maybe he never really drove 180. He probably just SAID that for the cameras. And, in those days they didn't have the mini microphones like they do now so if he's going to talk on TV he couldn't have a helmet on. They cut to the bowling center before he ever got past about 60mph.
32:05 32:13 42:51 46:05 58:43 58:51
@anandguruji83
8 жыл бұрын
32:05 32:13 42:51 46:05 58:43 58:51
Pete Weber would be the luckiest player ever if he wasn't one of the best
This is the easiest us open shot ever
1:26:37 lol
Dang jason just because you suck at bowling doesn't me you have to take it out on perfesionals
Question ccc
Pete Weber is worse than Marshall Holman was with his temper. He's not impressive at all. dduval59: I don't think it's a "Hate" issue, he just needed to show some better sportsmanship. This was in 1991 when he was having his personal problems tho. I have no idea how he is today. Anyone know if he's changed any with his bowling temper ? I think he's just "Showing Off" so to speak. Guppy Troop did that but in a nicer way. Fans understood him. For a while, Marshal Holman was "Booed" although his matches. He admitted in an interview lately that he was scared to death and it was all a defense mechanism due to that reason. Possibly the same for Pete ? Who knows. Some people change, some don't, you know ?
@douglasharris5216
4 жыл бұрын
Chas S I don’t think Pete has changed, Tracy left him because she was tired of his lifestyle. How does he get away with choosing his suspension time, Ryan Ciminila didn’t this year?
@robs531
Жыл бұрын
The ESPN 30 for 30 on Pete shed him in a very positive light even though it was very in depth about his demons. Imagine being the son of the GOAT and actually living up to that hype.
Fly like a bird trophy!