Career Timeline of Pete Weber (bowler): Major Achievements and Milestones

How Pete Weber (bowler) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Pete Weber is a prominent American professional bowler, currently active in the PBA50+ tour. He is a member of both the PBA and USBC Halls of Fame, signifying his distinguished career and contributions to the sport. Known for his talent and flamboyant personality, Weber has garnered significant recognition and accolades throughout his bowling career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1979: First PBA Event

In 1979, Weber bowled in his first event on the professional circuit.

1980: First Season and Rookie of the Year

In the 1980 season, Pete Weber participated in 20 tour events and made one televised finals appearance and won Rookie of the Year honors.

1982: First PBA Title

In 1982, Pete Weber won his first PBA title, and proceeded to win another title that same season.

1983: Runner-up at the Masters

In 1983, Pete Weber finished as runner-up at the Masters, losing to Mike Lastowski.

1984: Tournament Win From 24th Spot

In 1984, Pete Weber won a tournament after starting in the 24th and final spot of the match play round.

1987: Youngest Player to Reach 10 PBA Titles

In 1987, Pete Weber became the youngest player to reach 10 PBA titles at the age of 24 years, 247 days.

1987: U.S. Open Runner-Up Finish

In 1987, Pete Weber had a runner-up finish in the U.S. Open.

1987: Denied Player of the Year Honors

In 1987, despite winning the Tournament of Champions and leading the tour in earnings, Pete Weber was denied Player of the Year honors, which were instead awarded to Marshall Holman.

1988: U.S. Open Title

In 1988, Pete Weber won a U.S. Open title.

1989: 13 PBA Tour Titles

By 1989, Pete Weber had won 13 PBA Tour titles and earned over $1 million (USD). However, he had also served five PBA suspensions and faced personal problems.

March 2, 1991: Fair Lanes Open Victory

On March 2, 1991, Weber won his 16th PBA Tour title at the Fair Lanes Open after his opponent, Del Ballard Jr., failed to convert the necessary pins in the final frame.

1991: U.S. Open Title

In 1991, Pete Weber won a U.S. Open title.

1991: Tournament Win From 24th Spot

In 1991, Pete Weber won a tournament after starting in the 24th and final spot of the match play round.

1993: Reaching 20 PBA Titles

In 1993, Pete Weber reached the 20-title plateau in his professional career.

1994: Winless Seasons

From 1994 to 1996, Pete Weber went through a three-season stretch without winning a title.

1995: No Championship Round Appearance

During the 1995 season, Pete Weber did not make a single championship round appearance, during a decline of the PBA Tour.

1996: Ernie Schlegel wins USBC Masters

Ernie Schlegel won the 1996 USBC Masters at age 53 before it was considered a PBA major.

1997: Turnaround Season

In 1997, Pete Weber began a turnaround in his career, attributing it to his third wife, Tracy. He won two titles and earned a then-career high of over $181,000.

1999: PBA Suspension

In late 1999, Pete Weber was suspended by the former PBA leadership for "conduct unbecoming a professional" following an incident related to his drinking problem at a pro-am event in Bay City, Michigan.

2000: Runner-up at the Masters

In 2000, Pete Weber finished as runner-up at the Masters, losing to Mika Koivuniemi.

2000: PBA Tour Sold

In 2000, the PBA Tour was sold to former Microsoft executives. Steve Miller, a former Nike marketing executive, was brought in to revitalize the sport. Pete Weber was serving a suspension during this time.

2001: Career Back on Track

By the 2001-02 season, Pete Weber had his career back on track, winning three titles. During one of those victories at the Great Lakes Classic in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Weber rolled a nationally televised 299 game, leaving a 4-pin standing on his final shot.

2001: Televised Match Against Michael Haugen Jr.

In 2001, after winning a televised match against Michael Haugen Jr. at the Greater Louisville Open, Pete Weber walked back toward Haugen and shouted, "He ain't getting his first one against me, no way!"

2003: Two Titles Including Third U.S. Open

In the 2003 season, Pete Weber secured two titles, including his third U.S. Open victory, earning a career-high $206,217.

2004: U.S. Open Title

In 2004, Pete Weber won a U.S. Open title.

December 4, 2005: Bowlersparadise.com Classic Victory

On December 4, 2005, Pete Weber won the Bowlersparadise.com Classic, marking his first television appearance in 666 days and his first title after his father's death.

2007: U.S. Open Title

In 2007, Pete Weber won a U.S. Open title.

2008: Rule Change for USBC Masters

Due to a 2008 rule change, Ernie Schlegel was retroactively credited with a major win for the 1996 USBC Masters.

2008: European Bowling Tour Title

In 2008, Pete Weber claimed his first career European Bowling Tour title in Barcelona, Spain.

2009: 35th Tour Win

At the end of the 2009-10 season Pete Weber secured his 35th Tour win.

2010: Verbal Frustration

During the 2010 One-A-Day Dick Weber Open, Pete Weber became frustrated by a photographer's camera click and verbally told them to stop flashing the camera during his approach.

2010: Marathon Open Title Match

In 2010, Pete Weber's 35th Tour win at the Marathon Open ensured Walter Ray Williams Jr. his record 7th Player of the Year award, making Williams the oldest ever to win that award.

2012: U.S. Open Title

In 2012, Pete Weber won a U.S. Open title.

March 31, 2013: Tournament of Champions Win

On March 31, 2013, at age 50, Pete Weber secured his 37th PBA tour win at the Tournament of Champions.

2013: PBA50 Tour Debut

In 2013, Pete Weber joined the PBA50 Tour, winning the USBC Senior Masters and earning Rookie of the Year honors.

2013: Triple Crown Feat

Upon winning the 2013 Tournament of Champions title, Pete Weber became the first bowler to win all three jewels of the Triple Crown at least twice in a career.

June 5, 2015: Suncoast PBA Senior U.S. Open Win

On June 5, 2015, Pete Weber secured his fourth PBA50 title and second PBA50 major at the Suncoast PBA Senior U.S. Open, making him the second player to win the U.S. Open on both the standard PBA Tour and the PBA50 Tour.

2015: PBA Senior U.S. Open Crown

In 2015, Weber won the PBA Senior U.S. Open crown

May 10, 2016: BVL Johnny Petraglia Open Victory

On May 10, 2016, Pete Weber won the BVL Johnny Petraglia Open on the PBA50 Tour, marking his third consecutive title in the 2016 season and seventh PBA50 title overall.

2017: DeHayes Insurance Group Championship Win

In the 2017 PBA50 season finale on August 8, Pete Weber won the DeHayes Insurance Group Championship, giving him 100 total PBA titles.

2017: Weber's previous PBA50 Tour Title

Pete Weber's previous PBA50 Tour Title was in 2017

2018: 85 Perfect Games

Through 2018, Pete Weber rolled 85 perfect 300 games in PBA competition.

2019: Jason Belmonte Quote

In 2019, after surpassing Pete's record of 10 major titles, Jason Belmonte stated that people who criticize Pete Weber are still watching bowling because of him, acknowledging Weber's significant contribution to the sport's viewership.

2019: Career Earnings

Through the 2019 season, Pete Weber's career PBA Tour earnings exceeded $4 million, placing him second all-time.

April 29, 2021: PBA50 National Championship Win

On April 29, 2021, Pete Weber won the Florida Blue Medicare PBA50 National Championship, marking his 12th PBA50 Tour title and fifth PBA50 major.

2021: World Series of Bowling XII

In 2021, at age 58, Pete Weber participated in the World Series of Bowling XII and made the Round of 16 match play at the PBA Scorpion Championship.

August 10, 2023: Bud Moore PBA50 Players Championship

On August 10, 2023, Pete Weber won the Bud Moore PBA50 Players Championship, marking his 14th PBA50 Tour title and sixth PBA50 major championship.

October 18, 2023: PBA60 Player of the Year

On October 18, 2023, Pete Weber won the PBA60 Player of the Year in his first season of eligibility.

2023: Senior Majors

In 2023, Pete Weber was first eligible for the Tournament of Champions or the USBC Super Senior Classic (part of the USBC Senior Masters) among senior majors.