Gerald Richardson III
player profile
Coolwick Product Development Manager
Owner of 12Bagger Bowling
www.12bagger.com
Born in Frankfurt, Germany
splitting my years of life growth in Kentucky/Tenn./NC
Bowling over 30 years
First Job: Bowling Solution Pro Shop Raleigh, NC age 14
College Bowling: Univ of Pikeville (Pikeville College) Capt.
College: UNC Greensboro NC
USBC Silver Level Coach
12Bagger Youth Bowling Tour Owner
The YBT raised over $200k+ in Scholarships for Youth Bowlers
Bowling Pro Shop Manager for 14 years (Bowlersmart)
Current Resident : New Port Richey Florida
Bowling Federation Owner : The Riot Squad starring Pro Bowler Stefanie Johnson
Favorite Tv Shows/ Movies
I’m on Team Gryffindor
Star Wars over every movie
Breaking Bad is the best show of all time
Thanos over everyone
My wife and I have 2 Black Lab/GreatDanes – Dogs are awesome !
I love Basketball and collecting sportscards
My Favorite Player is Carmelo Anthony
Rank for best Players ever: Lebron , MJ, Ducan, Shaq, Larry Bird, Hakeem, Kobe in that order
Favorite Sports Teams: BOSTON CELTICS, BOSTON RED SOX, CIN. BENGALSOHIO SATE FOOTBALL, UNC BASKETBALL
Who / What Got You Started in Bowling?
My entire family bowls
Mother and Aunt both bowled for Marshall Univ.
God mother gifted me my first bowling ball at the age of 3 – an Ebonite Bedrock plastic bowling ball
What Do You Love About the Sport?
I enjoy the growth, especially watching all ages start from the beginning to becoming competitors. I’ve met my wife and best friends through this sport
Favorite Bowling Memory
Shooting 300 in front of my parents, friend which is my wife now, and her parents which will be my in laws and watching my students win their first youth tournament.
Who is Your Favorite Bowler?
My favorite bowler is JASON COUCH HANDS DOWN
Modern favorite bowler: Kyle Troup / Jason Sterner
Awards & Achievements
Samuel Adams Champion 2009
Hatfield Break the Piggy Bank Champion 2009
Colonial Singles Champion 2012
UBA/ Storm BattleBowl World Champion 2014
USBC 5 player Team Total record holder
USBC 4 player Mix Team Single game record holder
Bowling Accomplishments
300 (1+)
800(1+ )
Highest set 857
SPONSORS
12Bagger
Coolwick
Bowlersmart
JHE Joe Hornick Enterprise
Grease Monkey Salisbury NC
Team Fish
Max Tack
Vise
PBBT
The Hype
BowlersRant
History in The Making (HITM)
SOCIAL LINKS
FAVORITE COOLWICK PRODUCT
I love Star Wars and My dog Vader is named after Darth Vader.
This comes with a splash of bias as well; Kennon is one of my original staffers and was part of my 12Bagger Youth Tour. He touches home in many ways.