Jimmy began his bowling career in 1980 with his mom.  His nickname back then was "Rocket," because he threw the ball over 20 miles per hour.  His dad taught him some of the basics about bowling, but for the most part, Jimmy taught himself to bowl by watching other high-average bowlers and PBA members.

One of the saddest moments in Jimmy's life came with the passing of his father in 1999.  Shortly thereafter, while preparing to bowl in league on the night of his father's birthday, Jimmy dedicated the night to his Dad, telling his brother that he desperately wanted to shoot 300 that night, in honor of his father and friend.  And while Jimmy fell ever-so-slightly short of his prized goal, the 299 game he shot that night -- the result of 11 strikes in a row followed by a solid nine-pin -- was one of the most profound, inspiring, heartfelt performances bowling will ever see.

Most embarrassing moment?

Jimmy's most embarrassing moment came as the result of a 240 game which featured 11-of-12 strikes.  How is that possible, you may ask?  Let's take a peek . . .

Yep, you got it.  Four strikes in a row, followed by two consecutive balls off the ankle and into the gutter, then going off the sheet.  240.  Pretty cool, huh?

Most heartbreaking moment?

Jimmy's lifetime high series was also his most heartbreaking moment as well.  Needing a double in the tenth frame of the third game for a prized 800 series and ring, Jimmy threw the first strike and then left a stone eight pin in the eleventh frame for a 796.

Proudest statistic?

And finally, the statistic Jimmy is most proud of is the fact that he holds the high house average of all time in two different houses, averaging a 196 in the very tough house of Simone's (Greenfield, MA) and shooting 213 for the season (four different times) at French King Bowl (Millers Falls, MA). 

Best of all, given the fact that Simone's has closed its doors, and French King now only serves candlepin bowlers, both of these all-time house records will remain house records for all time . . . unless some candlepin bowler gets hot beyond belief at French King Bowl, that is!