PWBA Hall of Fame
hall of Fame
The PWBA Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame established by the Professional Women's Bowling Association to honor individuals "who have dedicated their time and passion to the sport of bowling both on and off the lanes." The inaugural class was in 1995, with ten members being inducted.
Inductees
1995
Donna Adamek - performance
LaVerne Carter - pioneer
Patty Costello - performance
Helen Duval - pioneer
Dorothy Fothergill - performance
Shirley Garms - pioneer
Mildred Ignizio - performance
Marion Ladewig - performance
Betty Morris - performance
Georgia Veatch - builder
1996
Janet Buehler - builder
Doris Coburn - pioneer
John Falzone - builder
Nikki Gianulias - performance
Lorrie Nichols - performance
Jeanette Robinson - pioneer
Robin Romeo - performance
Lisa Wagner - performance
Donna Zimmerman - pioneer
1997
Loa Boxberger - pioneer
Cindy Coburn-Carroll - performance
Pat Costello - performance
Fran Deken - builder
Vesma Grinfelds - performance
Pearl Keller - builder
John Sommer Jr.
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