Ritchie Allen	Back to list »

2005-06 Rank: 31
Exempt Thru: 2006-07
Earned Exemption: Won the 2006 Motel 6 Phoenix Classic
Personal: Ritchie Allen… Began bowling when he was six years old; his step-dad managed a bowling center in his hometown, and his mom is a bowler… Allen joined the PBA in 1999, and began bowling on Tour in 2000… Has several tattoos, including one on the back of his neck that says "Next"; he says it keeps him motivated, and that someday he'll be "next"… Also has a Dr. Suess' Cat in the Hat tattoo, as well as a tribal symbol on his arm.
Career: Won first career Denny’s PBA Tour title by going 2-0 in the finals of the 2002 Dallas Open; knocked off Rick Steelsmith in the title match, 245-237… The win made him the 74th bowler in Tour history to win a title in their first career television appearance … Has cashed in 49 of 82 events and has made 28 career match play appearances… Is 4-1 with a 224.80 average in three career TV appearances.
Career Standard Titles (2): 2001-02 – Dallas, Texas; 2005-06 – Phoenix, Ariz.