Coburn, Doris (fl. 1970s)

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Coburn, Doris (fl. 1970s)

American bowler. Name variations: Doris Coburn-Carroll. Lives in Buffalo, NY; children: Cindy Coburn-Carroll (bowler).

Won 3 professional women's bowling titles; became 1st woman in history of bowling to average a score of over 200 for 8 years in a row; bowled perfect 300 game and inducted into NY State Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame (1975); inducted into WIBC Hall of Fame (1976); with daughter, set Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC) Doubles record of 1444 (1977); inducted into Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame (1992).

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