Rick Mitchell

player profile

Started bowling at the age of 4 with a hand me down 8lb ball. Used 2 hands until I was strong enough to hold the ball 1 handed – thinking back, maybe I should have stayed 2 handed, LoL… At the age of 10, I started to take the game a little more seriously for a 10 year old. Started bowling in 2 junior leagues and the love of the sport has blossomed since. Most weekends you can find me on the lanes doing Matchmaker events is the Mid-Atlantic states for SPI.

Known in the bowling community as Roto Grip Rick for my years of service with Roto Grip.

Who / What Got You Started in Bowling?

My Dad help start the junior league program in my area back in the early seventies.

What Do You Love About the Sport?

Friendships mainly and also the adventures of traveling short and long distances to bowl. I have bowled in every state except for 7. Want to check of Maine, Washington, Oregon, and the Dakotas when by the age of 55.

Favorite Bowling Memory

Being inducted to the York / Adams County Hall of Fame the first year I was eligible and was voted in on the first ballot. Was the second set of Father / Sons to be nominated and inducted.

Who is Your Favorite Bowler?

I cannot really pick a favorite, but some greats had a hand in the bowler and supporter of the sport that I love so much. First off, Dave Davis – took time to help me as a junior at a Pro Ams and always had sure I got a picture with him. Next I would say John Wilcox, he also mentored me locally when he could. To me having a personal connection help me to develop.