Chris Barnes
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About
PBA bowler who was named Rookie of the Year in 1998 and Player of the Year in 2008. By winning the US Open, PBA World Championship and the Tournament of Champions, he became one of a select few bowlers to earn a career "triple crown." He also spent four years competing with Team USA.
Before Fame
He was born in Topeka, Kansas. Before becoming a professional bowler, he competed in putt-putt golf as a member of the Professional Putters Association.
Trivia
He has rolled over 40 perfect games in PBA competition.
Family Life
He married fellow bowler Lynda Barnes in 1999. He and Lynda have twin sons named Troy and Ryan.
Associated With
At the 2010 USBC Masters, he was defeated by Walter Ray Williams Jr. in the championship match.
