Norm is a legend dude. Could play any part of the lane and a great spare shooter. Never got tired of seeing him on the telecast and hearing “duuukke” after he threw a shot
I met Norm Duke years ago when my brother and I were in our youth and went to a tournament qualifying around to spectate (I had a broken toe with crutches) as my brother bowled with them. Only PBA bowler who came and sit with me while he gave me a autograph while everyone else expected me to get up and come to them. Really nice guy!
I just did a clinic with Norm 4 weeks ago. I inherited a cribbage board from her that's a bowling pin cut in half. Norn was her favorite and because of her I'm a bowler. I told him the story and asked him to sign it. He got choked up and said he would be honored. Then he had my mom come in and took a Pic with me and my mom. He is the nicest man and humble.
You didn't mention that Duke had to climb the ladder in the 2008 US OPEN to win that title. The man was an absolute beast in his prime. Hands down my favorite professional bowler to date.
Norm’s best tv moment was saying “spares are for sissies” in an interview in 1994. I remember in 2000 he won his 19th title and was then interviewed and said the very next week the US Open would be the most important event of his career: going for 20 titles, the triple crown, and likely to lock up player of the year. He then walked into that event, made the show, shot 279 the first game on tv, and lost the title match by 1 pin.
The Right Lane, That was a fantastic Video of the Best Moments of Norm Duke. Also, The Moments that stood out were becoming the Youngest to win a Pba Title in the 1983 Cleveland Open, The Televised 300 Game in the 2003 Geico Earl Anthony Classic, The Title Match of the 2008-2009 World Championship against Chris Barnes, and the Title Match of the 2007-2008 U.S. Open against Mika Koivuniemi. Also, I am looking forward to the next best or Worst Moments from the Pba Bowlers from the Past Seasons on the Pba Tour.
I felt bad for him in the Old versus New show they had. You could really tell he hadn't thrown a ball since retiring. I kept getting the vibe that he was too nice and thankful for the PBA to say no to the event. He meant it when he said he wasn't gonna bowl. He could've easily joined the PBA50 Tour and hung out with the other players from the 90's and 2000's but he hung up the bag.
Easily his best moment was jumping for after making the perfect game. I hope that some day something I do moves me to that kind of display despite my stoic Norwegian demeanor.
Norm is a legend dude. Could play any part of the lane and a great spare shooter. Never got tired of seeing him on the telecast and hearing “duuukke” after he threw a shot
I met Norm Duke years ago when my brother and I were in our youth and went to a tournament qualifying around to spectate (I had a broken toe with crutches) as my brother bowled with them. Only PBA bowler who came and sit with me while he gave me a autograph while everyone else expected me to get up and come to them. Really nice guy!
I just did a clinic with Norm 4 weeks ago. I inherited a cribbage board from her that's a bowling pin cut in half. Norn was her favorite and because of her I'm a bowler. I told him the story and asked him to sign it. He got choked up and said he would be honored. Then he had my mom come in and took a Pic with me and my mom. He is the nicest man and humble.
Inherited from my grandma
I love how many of the young PBA bowlers really look up to Norm and get his input to improve.
I just love his joy in that 300 and his love of the game.
You didn't mention that Duke had to climb the ladder in the 2008 US OPEN to win that title. The man was an absolute beast in his prime. Hands down my favorite professional bowler to date.
Norm’s best tv moment was saying “spares are for sissies” in an interview in 1994.
I remember in 2000 he won his 19th title and was then interviewed and said the very next week the US Open would be the most important event of his career: going for 20 titles, the triple crown, and likely to lock up player of the year. He then walked into that event, made the show, shot 279 the first game on tv, and lost the title match by 1 pin.
He didn’t just win back-to-back titles, he won them against two of the best in this more recent era of PBA bowling!
The Right Lane, That was a fantastic Video of the Best Moments of Norm Duke. Also, The Moments that stood out were becoming the Youngest to win a Pba Title in the 1983 Cleveland Open, The Televised 300 Game in the 2003 Geico Earl Anthony Classic, The Title Match of the 2008-2009 World Championship against Chris Barnes, and the Title Match of the 2007-2008 U.S. Open against Mika Koivuniemi. Also, I am looking forward to the next best or Worst Moments from the Pba Bowlers from the Past Seasons on the Pba Tour.
I felt bad for him in the Old versus New show they had. You could really tell he hadn't thrown a ball since retiring.
I kept getting the vibe that he was too nice and thankful for the PBA to say no to the event.
He meant it when he said he wasn't gonna bowl. He could've easily joined the PBA50 Tour and hung out with the other players from the 90's and 2000's but he hung up the bag.
My favorite DUUUUUUUKE! moment was the 2008 World Championship final. It gives me goosebumps every time!
My favorite shot of Norm’s was when he moved way in against Barnes and threw the final strike in the World Championship.
thank you for bringing back the commentary 👍
I was fortunate enough to meet Norm at the 2023 TOC, as nice of a guy as there is at there
Any time is the best if Norm is on TV whether it's on the lanes or as an announcer.
The fucking GOAT.
Great choices for the video. Well done.
I actually got a bowling ball that used to belong to Norm Duke. He's a little guy, but he has a huge hand!
The good old days!
Norman! 😁
Did you know Norm didn't bevel his thumb or fingers? Was at Reno nationals and pros had some balls on display to touch.
BEST Norm Duke moments on TV | PBA Bowling Rewind
BEST Norm Duke moments on TV | PBA Bowling Rewind
hmm hes hooking it though? i was told he didnt hook it . he clearly uses a hook so hes not in an alone class and hes clearly spinning it also
Can you do Rhino Page best and worst moments
Easily his best moment was jumping for after making the perfect game. I hope that some day something I do moves me to that kind of display despite my stoic Norwegian demeanor.
I'd buy Norm a steak of he would talk about pot game strategy / betting. He is supposed the greatest money player ever.
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