We Hardly Knew Ye: Earl Anthony

Had he not accidentally fallen down some stairs and died seven years ago, Earl Anthony would've hit the big seven-oh yesterday.

He was born in my hometown of Kent in 1938, and won the first of his one-time record 41 PBA tournaments in Seattle in 1970. However, he lived most of his life in Tacoma, where I attended his 2001 memorial service.

I keep meaning to write a proper biographical page for my site. In the meantime, here are some facts and photos.