(1943- )
Bowling Hall of Fame, 2015
All-American, 1971-72, 1973-74, 1978-79
U.S. Open champion, 1974
12 PBA titles
In the closest election yet, World’s Invitational-winner Carter outpointed Masters-winner Golembiewski. This was Carter’s fifth election as Bowler of the Year, extending his record.
1. Don Carter, St. Louis . . . . . . . . 587
2. Billy Golembiewski, Detroit . . . . 584
3. Harry Smith, St. Louis . . . . . . . . 438
4. Dick Weber, St. Louis . . . . . . . . 429
5. Ray Bluth, St. Louis . . . . . . . . . 427
6. Tom Hennessey, St. Louis . . . . . 271
7. Billy Welu, St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . 194
8. Paul Kulbaga, Cleveland . . . . . . . 152
9. Bill Bunetta, Chicago . . . . . . . . . 120
10. Andy Rogoznica, Chicago . . . . . 109