Tommy Jones (bowler)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1978 |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Bowling Information | |
| Affiliation | PBA |
| Rookie year | 2001 |
| Dominant hand | Right (cranker delivery) |
| Wins | 20 PBA Tour (2 majors) 12 PBA Regional Tour |
| 300-games | 37 |
| Sponsors | Ebonite, Dexter, Vise grips |
Tommy Jones (born November 2, 1978) is an American professional bowler currently competing on the PBA Tour (Professional Bowlers Association). He is a member of the PBA Hall of Fame (inducted 2020) and the USBC Hall of Fame (inducted 2024). He is also an 11-time member of Team USA.
Jones, who is right-handed, has been one of the most competitive pros on the PBA Tour since 2004. He is one of only 17 players in PBA history to win at least 20 PBA Tour titles, and has won over $2 million in PBA prize money through the 2022 season, including over $300,000 in the 2005–06 season alone. Jones won the PBA Rookie of the Year Award for the 2001–02 season, and the PBA Player of the Year Award following the 2005–06 season. Jones's style is often described as that of a cranker due to his high backswing and rev rate, although some coaches (such as John Jowdy) describe him as a power stroker due to his smooth slide-step and release. He has rolled 37 perfect 300 games in PBA events throughout his career, including the PBA's 27th ever televised 300 game in 2020. He also has 12 PBA Regional Tour titles.
Jones is a member of the Ebonite Pro Staff (now owned by Brunswick as of late 2019).