Gary Dickinson (bowler)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 26, 1943 Durant, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Years active | 1969–2013 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Bowling Information | |
| Affiliation | PBA |
| Rookie year | 1969 |
| Dominant hand | Right (stroker delivery) |
| Wins | 8 PBA Tour (1 major) 12 PBA Senior Tour (2 majors) |
| Sponsors | Columbia 300 |
Gary Dickinson of Edmond, Oklahoma, was a professional ten-pin bowler and member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). He was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1988 and the USBC Hall of Fame in 1992.
During Gary's stint on the PBA Tour, he reached the top-five in more than 50 tournaments, with 19 runner-up finishes and winning 8 titles. His most notable tour victory is the 1983 U.S. Open, defeating Steve Neff 214–202 in the title match.
At the start of the PBA's 50th tour season (2008-09), Gary was recognized as one the "50 Greatest Players of the Last 50 Years" by a panel of bowling experts commissioned by the PBA. He ranked at #46, ahead of #47 Barry Asher and behind #45 Johnny Guenther.
While on the PBA Senior Tour, Gary won 12 tournament titles including 2 Senior Masters titles in 1997 and 2004. In addition, Gary won Senior Bowler of the Year honors in 1993, 1994, and 1997.