2024 Hall of Fame Inductee
TY DAWSON
Ty Dawson was born in Muskegon, Mich., in 1953. His family moved to Riverside, Calif., in 1958. He began bowling at Tava Lanes at the age of 9, and his first 300 game was recorded in 1979, at Delrosa Lanes in San Bernardino. Dawson now has a total of 101-300’s, one of the highest totals in the country.
Dawson’s accomplishments in his 41 years as a USBC member are many, including 54-800 plus scores — the highest being an 844 in tournament action at Yosemite Lanes. He moved to Northern California in 1989, but that didn’t stop his assault on league and tournament records. Here are a few of his major victories:
- 1998 State Open Scratch Champion (including a 300 game)
- 2017 Cal State Seniors All Events Champion
- 2019 USBC National Super Senior Champion
- USBC State Mixed Doubles Title with Nina Bennett
- (5) PBA Regional Titles
- (2) Santa Clara USBC Masters Titles
- (1) West Coast Senior Title
- Highest sanctioned league average – 238
Even with all of his personal achievements, Dawson, at age 71, finds his greatest joy in teaching others. The USBC Silver Certified Coach has students that have recorded 300’s and 800’s following his instruction. Ty and his wife of 20 years, Elizabeth, live in Sunnyvale.
Award was presented at the CUSBC Awards Dinner on June 1, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Ontario Airport Hotel.