Gerald Richardson III

player profile

Coolwick Product Development Manager
Owner of 12Bagger Bowling
www.12bagger.com
Born in Frankfurt, Germany
splitting my years of life growth in Kentucky/Tenn./NC
Bowling over 30 years
First Job: Bowling Solution Pro Shop Raleigh, NC age 14
College Bowling: Univ of Pikeville (Pikeville College) Capt.
College: UNC Greensboro NC
USBC Silver Level Coach
12Bagger Youth Bowling Tour Owner
The YBT raised over $200k+ in Scholarships for Youth Bowlers

Bowling Pro Shop Manager for 14 years (Bowlersmart)
Current Resident : New Port Richey Florida

Bowling Federation Owner : The Riot Squad starring Pro Bowler Stefanie Johnson

Favorite Tv Shows/ Movies

I’m on Team Gryffindor
Star Wars over every movie
Breaking Bad is the best show of all time
Thanos over everyone

My wife and I have 2 Black Lab/GreatDanes – Dogs are awesome !

I love Basketball and collecting sportscards
My Favorite Player is Carmelo Anthony
Rank for best Players ever: Lebron , MJ, Ducan, Shaq, Larry Bird, Hakeem, Kobe in that order
Favorite Sports Teams: BOSTON CELTICS, BOSTON RED SOX, CIN. BENGALSOHIO SATE FOOTBALL, UNC BASKETBALL

Who / What Got You Started in Bowling?

My entire family bowls
Mother and Aunt both bowled for Marshall Univ.
God mother gifted me my first bowling ball at the age of 3 – an Ebonite Bedrock plastic bowling ball

What Do You Love About the Sport?

I enjoy the growth, especially watching all ages start from the beginning to becoming competitors. I’ve met my wife and best friends through this sport

Favorite Bowling Memory

Shooting 300 in front of my parents, friend which is my wife now, and her parents which will be my in laws and watching my students win their first youth tournament.

Who is Your Favorite Bowler?

My favorite bowler is JASON COUCH HANDS DOWN

Modern favorite bowler: Kyle Troup / Jason Sterner

Awards & Achievements

Samuel Adams Champion 2009
Hatfield Break the Piggy Bank Champion 2009
Colonial Singles Champion 2012
UBA/ Storm BattleBowl World Champion 2014
USBC 5 player Team Total record holder
USBC 4 player Mix Team Single game record holder