James William Godman (5 January 1946 to 3 May 2001) was an American professional ten-pin bowler who won eleven titles on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. Born in Oakland, California, he joined the tour in 1965 and was named Rookie of the Year. He became the first bowler to win the Tournament of Champions twice, in 1969 and 1973, and also won the 1971 ABC Masters. A right-handed early adopter of the cranker style, which uses a cupped wrist to add ball revolutions and power, he was also the first bowler in USBC Open Championships history to roll three 700 series in one tournament. His last tour win came in 1980. He is a member of both the PBA and USBC halls of fame and was ranked 32nd on the 2008 list of the fifty greatest PBA bowlers.
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James William Godman (January 5, 1946 – May 3, 2001) was an American professional bowler who won eleven titles on the Professional Bowlers Tour
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James William Godman (January 5, 1946, May 3, 2001) was an American professional bowler who won eleven titles on the Professional Bowlers Tour
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He is a member of the PBA and United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Halls of Fame.
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As a youth, Godman was a successful bowler in local leagues and regional events in Northern California before joining the PBA Tour in 1965.
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