Coburn-Carroll, Cindy (fl. 1980s)

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Coburn-Carroll, Cindy (fl. 1980s)

American bowler. Dau. of Frank Coburn and Doris Coburn (bowler); attended Erie Community College and University of Buffalo.

With mother, set Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC) Doubles record of 1444 (1977); at 19, became youngest woman in history of WIBC to hold nation's high average of 211; became winner of more than 15 professional titles, including WIBC Queen's Tournament; received the Robby's award for sportsmanship (1984); twice won WIBC championship Tournament Doubles event titles with Lucy Giovinco Sandelin; inducted into numerous halls of fame, including Women's All Star Association Hall of Fame (2001) and WIBC Hall of Fame; became 1st daughter to join a mother as inductee in Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame (2001).

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