Larry Fulton

Tacoma has produced many outstanding bowlers throughout the decades. A name that belongs among the top tier of Tacoma-area bowlers is Larry Fulton. Born in Tacoma on April 18, 1943, Fulton has been a member of the Greater Tacoma Bowling Association for more than 40 years. A graduate of Bellarmine Prep and Seattle University, he has won numerous local and state championships, in addition to finishing among the top seven in two national events. Among his many local accomplishments, he earned Tacoma All-Star Team recognition 24 times between 1966-94, is a two-time Tacoma Masters winner (1976 and ‘78), a three-time city scratch allevent champ (1970, ‘76 and ’79) and an eight-time All-Star Travel League average winner. He won the 1975 state all-event championship and the 1990 and 1992 Washington State Amateur titles. At national competitions, he placed seventh in the team event in 1974 and fifth in doubles (with Mike Moore) in 1977. He has a PBA regional doubles title (with Dave Hanson) to his credit, and has won eight NWBA singles and one NWBA doubles titles.