Mike Aulby	Back to list »

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
In the year that he became a PBA member, Aulby won the PBA National Championship and took home Rookie of the Year honors. In 1985, he won six tournaments (including his second PBA National Championship) and became the first player in history to win earn more than $200,000 in a single season. His performance in 1985 earned him his first Player of the Year award. In 1989, Aulby erupted again and claimed five titles (including the BPAA US Open and the ABC Masters).

In 1993, Aulby won two titles and became the sixth player in PBA history to roll a 300 game on national television during the Wichita Open. When Aulby won the 1995 Brunswick World Tournament of Champions, he became one of only four players to capture the PBA Triple Crown (the PBA National Championship, US Open and Tournament of Champions). The victory also made Aulby the first player to win bowlings Grand Slam (PBA National Championship, US Open, Tournament of Champions and ABC Masters).

For the second time, Mike was named PBA Player of the Year in 1995. In addition to his dual Player of the Year honors, Aulby has also received the Steve Nagy Sportsmanship Award twice (1994 & 1995). Mike has announced plans to retire from the PBA Tour at the end of the season.

PERSONAL FACTS
Aulby is a member of the Indiana and Indianapolis Halls of Fame. He owns a 32-lane bowling center in Lafayette, IN. Since 1980, Aulby has been involved in "Mike Aulby Youth Leagues" in Indianapolis. He is married and has two children. Mike recently opened a hockey rink in the Indianapolis area.