Name:  Susie Minshew

Birthday:  12/12/47

High Game:  300

High Series:  806

300's:  6

800's:  2

Are you a native Texan?  Yes

Left Handed or Right Handed:  Right

What equipment do you throw?  Whatever strikes

What is your favorite all-time bowling ball?  Teal Pro Rhino/Blue Piranha C

What female bowler(s) do you admire the most and why?  Marion Ladewig - She broke ground for all women who want to bowl competitively. She was an extrememly tough competitor and a gracious winner. She consistently beat the other gender and changed the perception of women bowlers in this country allowing those of us who followed to have a place to play.

What female bowler(s) from Texas do you admire the most and why?  Luci Bonneau - Luci was the epitome of having class and being tough. She never participated in any of the 'in your face'stuff. You knew you were in a match because of her quiet competence; no bravado needed to convince you. Her success on and off the lanes was a great testament to her personal power and integrity.

Describe your most memorable bowling experience(s)?  Winning the State Amateur Championship and out averaging the men allowing me to go to the Team USA National Finals and earn a berth in the US Olympic Festival.

What is the funniest thing in bowling you have ever seen or experienced?  The guy who told me the lanes just hadn't adjusted to his ball yet....

List awards, honors, titles, etc.:  1998 TWBA High Average Award (225); 1993 TWBA Bowler of the Year; 1992,1993,1994 and 1998 Fort Worth WBA Bowler of the Year; 1993 State Amateur Champion; WIBC Future Leader; Fort Worth WBA Hall of Fame

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