Teata Semiz

Teata Semiz (born April 16, 1934) is a professional bowler who was inducted into the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in 1991.

A resident of River Edge, New Jersey, Semiz started bowling at the age of 13 in Bergenfield, New Jersey. After turning professional in 1961, he joined the PBA Tour in 1968.[1]

Semiz won 10 events on the PBA Tour, and also won both the Classic Singles and the All-Events titles at the 1972 ABC Open Championships. Competing in the ABC Masters, Semiz finished the 1973 event in fourth place. At the 1983 Masters, Semiz had a 300 game and finished in seventh place. At the 1997 Masters, he finished the tournament in fifth place.[2] In 1997, Semiz become the oldest player to win an event on the Senior PBA Tour.[3]

References
  1. Cady, Steve. "Striking for Riches", The New York Times, October 11, 1972. Accessed April 5, 2016.
  2. Hall of Famers - Teata Semiz, United States Bowling Congress. Accessed April 5, 2016.
  3. Matthies, Steve. "Semiz more than just a senior bowler", Herald and News, June 21, 2012. Accessed April 5, 2016. "In 1997, he became the oldest player ever to win a tour event with a victory in Seminole, Fla."
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