2019 PBA Playoffs Championship Finals - Bill O'Neill vs. Kris Prather

The championship match of the 2019 PBA Playoffs features Bill O'Neill vs. Kris Prather competing for a $100,000 grand prize. While this wasn't a PBA Tour title at the time, it was retroactively credited as one to the winner.
Originally aired live on FOX June 2, 2019 from Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine.
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[@fongbrandon]

Dear PBA, Please have more seasons like this years. The best year of bowling I can remember.

[@johnathanhemmingsen6001]

Still true

[@longhornhockey13]

As a bowling fan, this tournament has been the most fun I’ve had watching bowling. This needs to be in the schedule every year from now on.

[@justingameshowchannel7668]

chase robison their doing it next year in 2020

[@christianborao4248]

I’m so impressed at how composed Prather was despite being nervous. It’s very inspirational how he handled all that pressure.

[@Ironfangzu]

Most of us who bowl have thrown great balls here and there. We just don't throw as many as the pros, or throw them as powerfully. But what separates the best pros in the world from their peers is the ability to overcome their inner doubts and distractions and just execute. Prather had every reason to choke up against a proven great like O'Neil, but he just stayed calm and executed more good shots than Bill did. None of us out here watching can throw it like these top pros, but we can all learn from their mental game.

[@Ironfangzu]

Yep. They say courage is not having no fear. It's having fear and being able to overcome it. This guy had every reason to be nervous, to choke in the clutch, in fact. But he proved that when the pressure comes, he's one of those guys who can rise above it. This guy is going to win a lot more in years to come.

[@bryan_witha_whyy]

I've never paid a whole lot of attention to pro bowling, but these games get me fired up. Wow!

[@dormnuke]

54:04 "So smooth, so effortless, so clean, so pure." Very, very well-put commentary on Prather's form.

[@lucidxchrist2133]

Kris Prather got next. The dude is so consistent and is a tremendous spare shooter

[@lucidxchrist2133]

I watch a bunch of bowling videos because I’m a nerd for bowling

[@jacewelsh8537]

Didn’t age well Lmaoo

[@Bagdaroflife]

The sound of the pins going down sounds so good

[@andrewphillips2179]

Bill O'Neill and Kris Prather have bowled some exciting matches

[@Ironfangzu]

And Prather has owned Bill O'Neil pretty much every time.

[@Av.Hondaa]

Kris Prather and a Phaze II are a deadly combo

[@isaactan2054]

Avry Rodrigues he was throwing a idol pearl

[@Av.Hondaa]

Isaac Tan did you watch the whole thing? He used an Idol, Phaze II, and Idol Pearl

[@billyhuling4817]

my favorite 🤩 bowler Bill O’Neill

[@peterweinstein7829]

Great finals. I love the commentators: all they talked about was Bill O'Neill. They treated Kris Prather like he had the coronavirus. It made the results so much nicer! LOL!!!

[@Ironfangzu]

That's so true. Watch the whole telecast: They literally raved about how great Bill O'Neil was for more than 5 non-stop minutes. It was like the Bill O'Neil coronation show. Then finally they said, "oh, by the way, here is Bill's victim, we mean opponent: Kris Prather. Wow, Kris is drenched in sweat. His knees are shaking. We're not sure whether Kris can stand up, much less bowl competitively. Can we give the $100,000 to Bill now?" But Prather showed them who was ready to win this night. Phenomenal bowling from the young up and comer.

[@scotttilbert8141]

Prather is my favorite current bowler for sure.

[@billyhuling4817]

my favorite 🤩 bowler kris panther

[@colechutter2995]

Man, Kimberly is a stone cold fox!

[@casualobserver2305]

Kim Pressler deserves a shot at NFL level interviews. What a doll.

[@Zurround]

They have such beautiful wives watching and cheering for them. I envy them that more than their athletic prowess.

[@aarons.3232]

Please change the thumbnail. I hate spoilers

[@PinoyBowlerGS92]

33:44 THE SHARK WANTS THE MEAT ? HE GETS THE MEAT !

[@juliebailey460]

Congrats Chris!!

[@jeramiescott3364]

I miss Mike Fagan bowling

[@calvinolegnaloc2128]

Jeramie Scott he moved to Minnesota and is bowling some local events but is also managing something like 10 or 11 alleys

[@Ironfangzu]

@@calvinolegnaloc2128 I've been told by mid level pro shop owners that doing that makes more money than winning regionals and competing in nationals. Obviously Fagan wins more national titles and competes at a higher level than the pro I know, but if he's managing something like a dozen alleys, he's doing fine financially and probably doesn't need to be on the tour like he used to. I miss his argyle sweaters too. King of Swing!

[@Luke-gm9um]

Hi gran love you too grandson corey have you too LA academy ❤❤

[@itskiller_squad1663]

I would have watched it if they didn't put the winner in the thumbnail :'(

[@zacheryalderton7721]

national championship

[@jonathandotson8799]

I got to meet Chris and Anthony a few days ago. I will never forget that day. Congrats to Chris on his win.

[@lronblubber1008]

Who’s the dark haired girl in the background of every broadcast? She was the, “queen,” in the opening segment of the televised championship game. I see her at other pro bowling events. Recently at the Las Vegas event?

[@TheMerkat55]

mainetoday.com/do-this-2/rolling-with-the-pros/

[@yanhongguo6747]

16:04 game starts

[@ianenright4015]

He forgot to tell hambone

[@juliebailey460]

Good Luck Guys!!

[@villavids2785]

Fluffhead sign popping out on the approach at 35:54 would distract anyone.

[@villavids2785]

But I will say I’m a fan of the noise and cheering. Bring the crowd into it, making it more fan friendly. Like going to a baseball game.

[@jarrettreed6448]

What did Bill O'Neil say to the guy with the Celtics jersey on? He didn't high five him either

[@juliebailey460]

LMBO when Kyle got an imaginary poke in his afro, from the guy behind him!! Slick job!!

[@jessibri665]

Let’s get norm. Or people whom win titles 😊

[@lucasadrianbaezmassa8868]

9:19 Kyle Prather?!

[@gilber78]

Yeah yeah $100,000 match life changing money blah blah blah... BUT how much of that disappears with taxes I ask?

[@egpg29]

Eric Gilbertson probably take home 60 or 70K

[@bryan_witha_whyy]

With the amount of equipment and travelling, they can write off a bunch of it. I'd say they'd have to give back about $20,000 when all is said and done.

[@mattpumphrey2619]

@@bryan_witha_whyy they probably take maybe 2 bags home even tho the had 20 for the event. They get balls for free not counting drilling so it's not a huge deal to give stuff away. So flying with the equipment isn't a big deal. But I do agree that he probably got around $80000 of the $100000

[@zacheryalderton7721]

$ 100,000

[@steffen2732]

Auch wieder das gleiche Finale und gleiche Video almost 2Monaths

[@user-lx1bq2um6c]

superman win

[@user-xj4zb3ms9k]

50:33 51:02 59:03

[@jessibri665]

Has been

[@jessibri665]

Can we get rid of randy petter who?

[@amjadken]

what's with all the weirdos in the crowd?

[@LeonidasMZee]

Ikr

[@noonjn]

@@LeonidasMZee like any other sport

[@joeanan5649]

Egg 🥚

[@rickwicks6497]

Joe Anan Taco 🌮

[@casualobserver2305]

Look at this train wreck audience...these people expect us to take them seriously?

[@Ironfangzu]

it's New Hampshire, not Arkansas, or I would have expected to see a few guys trying to chase down their sisters in the audience, lol. (Comon, guys down South..I'm kidding!!)

[@QuietMikeW]

That lady who brought a baby! Wth

[@Clothahump1]

I really don''t like the crowd shouting. Really low class.

[@mikeythakid]

Clothahump1 ok boomer

[@Clothahump1]

@@mikeythakid Was that supposed to be some kind of intelligent response? If so, it failed miserably.

[@peterweinstein7829]

Gulpin, I COMPLETELY agree with you.

[@peterweinstein7829]

I meant to agree with Clothahump1. The rowdy crowd is an old stereotype of bowling alleys,

[@Ironfangzu]

So you must REALLY hate it when the crowd shouts at NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL games. Oh, yeah, also NASCAR, boxing, MMA, soccer, and many others. Let me guess, you love to watch chess, and golf, right? Nothing like peace and quiet while you listen to Mozart or Beethoven on your headphones.

[@RollYourRock]

I don't understand why the PBA encourages this moronic, senseless behavior (chanting, yelling, etc) from the fans? Ratings? I HATE IT! 🤬

[@kanthony9154]

Same they need to put regulations in place

[@gunz300]

Tom Clark loves it, really cool guy btw, and the players love it too. If you had any clue how amazing the BOPO crew is, you would never say such a thing.

[@RollYourRock]

@@gunz300 Okay... I'm sure Tom and his crew are "really cool guys" as you say, but that's not the issue here. The issue seems to be that Tom and his crew don't have enough faith in the great sport of professional bowling and the drama-filled matches it can provide (like this one), sadly isn't enough for the viewers. The former great sport of professional bowling has sunken to nothing more than an amusement park sideshow... 😕

[@gunz300]

@@RollYourRock Back in my day...

[@h2bsol648]

I agree, shut those knob gobblers up. It was always quiet on the approach, they make it like a joke now. I can't stand watching it like this unless it's on mute of course...