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Get to Know John Gaines

Multi-time OC Champion, a former Team USA member, a World Team Challenge champion, and a USBC Hall of Famer. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest amateur bowlers of all-time. His name is John Gaines, and today we’ll be getting to know him a little better.

Birthplace: Washington D.C.

BowlersMart Job Title: Head of coaching and development at BowlerSmart

What age did you start bowling: 6

Who or what got you into bowling: My mother bowled when I was young and I picked up my passion for bowling through her.

Biggest bowling mentor/coach: Barbara Cosgrove and Del Ballard