STEVE BASSIN

 

Inducted:  1988 - Superior Performance

One of the premier bowlers in Southern Nevada, he has been a member of our Association for over 20 years.   His bowling talents and abilities have garnered him numerous awards for excellence in the sport of bowling.   Topmost among those include: Champion, 1967 SNBA Scratch All Events; member SNBA Champion Scratch Team; Champion SNBA Scratch Doubles.   In 1962, he was Nevada State All Events Scratch Champion, where he established a new State Record, along with winning Scratch and Handicap Doubles that same year.   He averaged well over 200 for more than 14 years. His highest was 213.  Steve participated in many professional tournaments and was the first bowler from this area to make the PBA finals.   He was the Bowling Proprietors Association of America All Star Winner in 1965, 1966, and 1967.   He served as president in three scratch leagues and was the champion of the Showboat Classic League for 13 of the 15 years he participated.   To his credit, Steve has over 40, 700 series' , a 300  game and an 800 series in the books.