PBA Televised 300 Game #32: Chris Via

[@TheKingKenney]

I like how happy Tackett was for him - true sportsmanship 👍

[@jaywhey8822]

Class Act!

[@ChocoMuffin23]

I would be perfectly content losing against a 300 LOL

[@muphmangler5673]

That was almost the best part of it all. He was happier for Chris than he is for himself when he throws 300’s lol

[@johnm.9982]

I get getting beat by an opponent but losing to an opponent shooting a perfect game, you really have nothing to better to say cause all id say is “How the fuck you shoot 300?”😂😂

[@ThreeEyedPea]

You can't get mad at losing to a 300

[@Redolessence]

I was so happy I caught this on TV when it was televised! I'm happy Chris's parents were there to witness it as well!

[@Lexzim9098]

A truly verified person with no replies always seem weird to me. Yea I was so happy as well

[@Redolessence]

@@Lexzim9098 Haha. Thank you for the first reply!

[@portobelloedinburgh8891]

2 handed granny sh#&.

[@eastoncurtis6931]

@@portobelloedinburgh8891 it’s a different way to play the game. Get over it; the USBC is allowing it and at the route of bowling is knocking down the most pins. However you do that, within the USBC’s rules, is a viable way to bowl.

[@Lexzim9098]

Chris Via is the first ever bowler to bowl 2 perfect games *IN THE SAME YEAR!* Congratulations

[@Ironfangzu]

Well, you mean bowl 2 perfect games ON TV in the same year. I think that Tackett, Simonson, Troupe, Prather, and every other top pro have bowled at least 3 or 4 perfect games every year. It's just rare when they do it during the TV finals.

[@Plankycsgo]

Wes malott

[@littlelogan]

Wes Malott had 2 in the 2009 King of Bowling series with 268 - 258 - 300 - 257 - 300 = 1,383 ÷ 5 = 276.6 over 5 weeks.

[@samf5620]

Today I learned the first televised 300 game was in 1967. The bowler took home a $10,000 bonus. In 2021, the bonus is STILL just $10,000…

[@NotQuiteEpic]

The prize for a PBA winner back then was like $3,500, though. Compare that to a $40,000 prize. The bowlers want titles; not bonuses.

[@sportagus3]

@@NotQuiteEpic I'm very sure the bowlers also would want bigger bonuses, and more prize money in general.

[@NotQuiteEpic]

@@sportagus3 The big tournament prize funds are made up of many different contributions such as: the hosting bowling center, PBA dues, entry fees, advertising, etc. That's how it gets into 6 figures. The 300-game bonus is funded by a single advertiser, ie: Odor Eaters, Dexter, Baby Ruth, Miller. It's a cheap and easy advert spot to sell for whatever amount that leaves 10K for the bowler. It's just business to make bowling on TV a bit more exciting!

[@livarusgta8288]

Take in mind that getting a 300 was way harder back then too

[@josephkoepke1251]

Unfortunately the PBA isn’t the juggernaut it was back in the 70’s and 80’s.

[@marcusdyer6475]

The 3rd bowler in history to have 2 televised 300 games

[@joellee2748]

And the only one to have 2 televised 300 games in the same year! INCREDIBLE!!!

[@marcusdyer6475]

@@joellee2748 Yep, Chris Via indeed has made bowling history. Not only to have 2 televised 300 games in the same year, but to have the day he won the US Open as a holiday for his hometown.

[@not_2442]

Also the only 2 handed bowler to have 2 tv 300s

[@marcusdyer6475]

@@not_2442 yep, that too

[@MiniBowlingAMF]

@@not_2442 a year late, belmonte got another 1

[@jabawockee199]

Congratulations on the 300! Kudos to EJ for excellent sportsmanship and joy for Chris on his 300!

[@jaywhey8822]

First 2-Hander to bowl two 300's, both in the same year... Third to bowl two televised at a PBA Event. Absolutely Mental, keep it up Chris!

[@dartezmoore2907]

Insane right? With a win at the U.S. open this year and first bowler ever to shoot 2 300s in the same year, Via is well on his way to chase down super slam champion Jason Belmonte. But don't count out Simonsen or Troup.

[@K1DTC]

Tackett has the most badass release in the PBA. That snap tho 🤯

[@Ironfangzu]

Via's 10th shot missed right..but he had a bit of miss room there and it came back to carry light. The 11th shot was too fast and the ball didn't drive, almost leaving him a 7-10. But that 12 shot, and the first 9 shots, were stone flush. He has such a smooth, powerful game. Via's going to contend for years to come.

[@SuperNinjaGingas]

11th ball was HYPE!

[@Manifest-b6x]

I love how much sportsmanship Tackett had, he was very happy for Via to get that, and I love it

[@xxflingerxx1754]

What a great sport EJ Tackett is

[@christiancorral349]

It’s coo af to see how hype EJ Tackett was!!

[@jaredcokerbowling843]

He got another?!?! I clicked on this thinking it was his first one from earlier in the year.

[@magictravbowler4223]

That was the Proton Physix he threw. Love the reaction on EJ Tackett and his sportsmanship. That’s what friends are about.

[@MiniBowlingAMF]

Tackett sportsmanship.. amazing!!

[@icanhearcolors3984]

Now that it's 2022, I have a very very good feeling somebody's gonna get their 3rd 300 game on tv. Cuz now we have three bowlers, Chris Via, Francois Lavoie, and Sean Rash, one of them is gonna get another 300 game this year

[@dartezmoore2907]

Don't forget Jason belmonte because he shot another televised 300 this year. He has the 21st and 34th 300 games. He's 1 of 4 with 2 televised 300 games

[@icanhearcolors3984]

@@dartezmoore2907 4*

[@dartezmoore2907]

@@icanhearcolors3984 I said 1 of 4 not trying to be funny

[@icanhearcolors3984]

@@dartezmoore2907 no I was correcting myself

[@dartezmoore2907]

@@icanhearcolors3984 Oh OK no worries 👍 🙂

[@채종임-k7q]

Chris Via❤❤❤

[@louiscsanko3673]

Congrats to Mr. Via👍

[@matthopkins8222]

Tackett is awesome for that

[@jusitnaltman3544]

Chris Via is definitely on a 300 roll. Two in the same year.

[@andrewphillips2179]

is that the same bowling shirt that Chris Via wore in the East Region Stepladder Finals in the Players Championship where he shot his televised 300 game?

[@Lexzim9098]

That's correct. Here's the proof from his first 300 game on February: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4HKiKt7mreIn68

[@NateCraven318]

It's blessed

[@harrymiles2652]

14:18 I'm looking at them both like: Nooowwww, kiss!

[@josephambrose2852]

No disrespect, but I'm so glad I bowled in an era where anything over 250 was a big deal, my home lanes had two 300 games in their first 25 years and in their last 15 years they had 26, and there were fewer leagues !

[@nicknelson6583]

so the last two televised 300 games were with the proton physix! i love that ball

[@psychonautics4205]

Chris is great bowler but he definitely gets a lot of great breaks his carry is unreal

[@aidenshippy3940]

What is the original video for this?

[@NateCraven318]

I know the tour finals were nothing short of immaculate for the 2021 season. But is NO ONE going to talk about how Chris Via's mother made over 25 DOZEN COOKIES for the bowlers during this event?!

[@braeyonbeard267]

LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@GamingTohru698]

Bowlers who scored 2 televised perfect 300 games: 1. Wes Malott 2. Francois Lavoie 3. Chris Via

[@blakfloyd]

Imagine not getting a strike on your first ball and already being locked out.

[@getsmartpaul]

Was there Bonus Money for the 300 game on TV ? Are Simonsen, Chris Via and Kyle Troup best righty 2 handers on the tour now ?

[@lifewithmason5129]

Yes, he got an extra $10,000 for the 300 game

[@franciscocampos7626]

Life with Mason since 1967... the Same money bonus

[@alextorres9832]

OH WOW 300 😁😅😊 👍

[@mominincubing]

Early cuz i need to see this 300

[@andrewphillips2179]

Chris Via is having a fantastic 2021 season on the Pba Tour

[@PNKFedora]

What's up with the audio? Why did it sound off mic?

[@jaydensfunlife6145]

I heard that Kyle Troup (33) and Jason Belmonte (34) both bowled 300

[@trevorc5]

Chris is from my home city Dayton OH Springfield is part of Dayton OH and I work at a bowling alley called Capri Lanes

[@NateCraven318]

Capri Lanes has held a couple PBA50 and PBA60 events.

[@taroonie21]

14:08

[@braeyonbeard267]

I like how Sean Rash and Fraçois Lavoie make two 300 games and Chris Via joins them

[@chase706]

Good

[@alexdiep4462]

I hope Chris Via, Sean Rash, Wes “The big nasty” Malott and Francois Lavoie shoot their 3rd 300 game just like Belmo.

[@andrewdanehl8450]

Is Chris via a Blackhawks fan or sum cause I hear Chelsea dagger

[@Anders-B]

Chris Via's pace looks slow on approach, is it slower than someone like Belmo/Svensson at the pins?

[@justinebautista1383]

Yeah im pretty sure he only has similar revs to EJ or Kyle Troup

[@Anders-B]

@@justinebautista1383 heh those are both pretty high rev bowlers though.

[@Anders-B]

@@justinebautista1383 I think Chris Via is really flattening his hand out for this game.

[@justinebautista1383]

@@Anders-B Nah Kyle and EJ's are honestly low for high rev players. If that makes sense

[@jusitnaltman3544]

Wow

[@blacksnowboarderlu]

Why are there so many bowlers with glasses ? Lol I wear them I hope I get in the PBA won day!!!! 🏆

[@onedeadcat]

Pure soy.

[@Mr007troy]

ok, this some serious SH^& but why does he have earbuds? is Elon Musk telling him how to win? hmmm.