Marshall Holman Double Gutter - 1990 PBA ABC Fall Classic

Marshall Holman throws his infamous double gutter ball in the 1990 American Bowling Congress Fall Classic, a match he would go on to lose to Kelly Coffman. Holman also threw a gutter ball in his earlier match against Pete McCordic.

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[jamoke]

Needs a Price Is Right fail horn.

[pifster300]

maybe it was the pink shirt

[astroph]

Must have bet his career earnings on the other guy to win the match..

[DeedsResearcher]

@steelcityvoice No, but I remember Pete's trophy falling, and the look of total shock that came over his face. That was priceless, of course, in its own way. Also, it is probable that the sponsors had the trophy replaced with a new one, so Pete really didn't lose out. I'm sure his bank also accepted the check when he deposited it!

[DeedsResearcher]

@kingzmaul Actually, not so. If the ball misses the spot by 2 boards to the right (for a righty, of course), it may wind up catching too much oil and never even have a chance to hook back.

[steelcityvoice]

@DeedsResearcher It's history in the PBA, whether good or bad. I personally have never seen a person pro or amateur trying to do well and throw two straight gutter balls. I certainly have never seen a pro do it. You guys are supposed to be the best bowlers in the world.

I'll bet you protest the Del Ballard gutter ball video and probably a video of Pete Weber's trophy falling to the ground and smashing.

No valid reason to show history? Please...

[Jimjammajay]

ouch, double gutter...really bad. but three gutters in a single match like he did? mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn­n!

[20alphabet]

If it was going to happen to ANYBODY in those days Marshall Holman would've been everyone's wish. Look at the composed sportsmanship of PBA members prior to Holman and look at it now. PDW took over from there, and now there's Rash (aptly named). Holman was the lead punch followed by the devastating second blow which is PDW that put professional bowling on the ropes, costing the contract with ABC. Now the PBA is relegated to cable for lack of sponsorship. Thanks Marshall.

[Doza418]

@WSCD86 true couz... so true.

[WSCD86]

@Doza418 single yes, I understand.  DOUBLE gutter?!?!! naaaahhhhhhhhhhhh B ,lol

[Doza418]

I don't know whats tougher, to swallow the fact that you double guttered or to be an audience and not laugh. I've done single gutters from time to time and it does not feel good. I feel your pain M.H.!!!

[poopythesnowman]

that's got to be frustrating because all you have to do is focus, but as we all know, marshall holman cannot do that.