We are all saddened to hear of the passing of the great Don Carter. He died at his home in Miami on Thursday night. He had just returned home from a stay in a Miami hospital where he was fighting pneumonia. He was 85 years old. ESPN today described him as: “bowling's original superstar. He became his sport's most recognizable name when bowling was a fixture on TV. Carter became a leading force in the formation of the PBA in 1958. He was voted Bowler of the Year six times, served as the PBA's first president and became a charter member of the PBA Hall of Fame in 1975.”

Steven Vine from the Associated Press and ABC News writes that “he had a style all his own as he took his steps to the line. With his stooped shoulders and cocked elbow, he made a deep knee bend as he unleashed the ball as if pushing it toward the pins.” He continues sighting the fact that he became professional sport’s first ever Million dollar athlete after signing an endorsement contract with Ebonite in 1964. We’ve linked to this article as we feel it is a great tribute. https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/bowling-great-don-carter-dies-85-15307290 There was never any question about him being an athlete and the bowling community will miss him. But we are also grateful for what he accomplished for the sport. Be sure to comment on our facebook page and tell us your own thoughts. Our thoughts are with his family now and wish them well through this difficult time.