1984 Tucson Open
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$115,000 TUCSON OPEN
Golden Pin Lanes, Tucson, Ariz., May 29-Jun 2, 1984
Palombi In A Stunner
Ron Palombi Jr. watched his opponent, Mark Fahy, pick up the 7-pin and said to himself, "It's all over." Fahy, who had rolled to three previous victories, needed only six pins on his final shot to ensure a tie, seven to lock up the win, but left a shocking 1-2-7-8-10 combination.
The 21-year-old Palombi jumped on the new opportunity and drilled home three game-winning strikes for a thrilling 208-207 win, his first PBA title, and the $16,000 top prize in the $115,000 Tucson Open.
Prior to his final shot, Fahy had bowled superbly, first ousting Randy Stoughton, 227-174, then veteran Ernie Schlegel, 191-180. Fahy hit high gear against second-seeded Pete Weber, starting with eight straight strikes for a 255-213 win.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount
1 Ron Palombi Jr., Erie, Pa. 208 (1 game) $16,000
2 Mark Fahy, Chicago 880 (4 games) 8,250
3 Pete Weber, St. Louis 213 (1 game) 6,000
4 Ernie Schlegel, Vancouver, U.S.A. 180 (1 game) 5,000
5 Randy Stoughton, Indianapolis 174 (1 game) 4,000
PLAYOFF RESULTS - Fahy defeated Stoughton, 227-174; Fahy defeated Schlegel, 191-180; Fahy defeated Weber, 255-213; and in the championship game, Palombi defeated Fahy, 208-207. - Sport
The PBA tour was best when televised by ABC. Sure miss those days.
32:41 I'm with Bo there, I can't recall the last time I EVER saw a 2-4-6-8-10 split combination!
Damn wtf is that lol
Mark Fahy is my brother-in-law. He has retired from the sports, he is doing fine, and still lives in Chicago area.
I was just telling him that I have found some videos of him on CZcams. And he was wondering, if anyone still has video from 1986 MASTERS or 1983 MILLER HIGHLIFE OPEN.
I told him that I will try to find out. Please contact me if you would have any footage from these events, as it would make him, and his family very happy to see it.
Thank you,
Hana Miller
A the good ol days enjoyed the telecast brings back great memories
I am so glad you posted this! This is still one of the most amazing finishes to a PBA tournament ever! There was some classics in the summer of 1984....that whole year was an amazing year for the PBA and awesome finishes!
One of the most dramatic championship matches ever!!!
Good watch - really enjoy going back through these old matches, glad you took the time to upload, I have a stack of old videos with these games on them, but no video player anymore!! ha ha....
He left the 2-4-6-8-10 all evens pins!
For the Tip of the Week segment they used the introduction that was used during the 1982 season. I don’t know if they used the 1982 version of the introduction in any other 1984 telecasts, but I’m guessing that this tournament was a rare occasion.
It is not easy to win 4 games in a row against your fellow professionals in tough lane conditions. As the old adage says, it ain't over till it is over. Clutch bowling at its finest in the final.
We need to remember Mark had an incredible run of victories on TV matches during this time. Very tough player.
This is bowling before there were sharks, chameleons or scorpions.
now that was a clutch trip in the 10th for Palumbo
Unbelievable!
the second and title matches were exciting and very close
Squirrel!
When he was 39, Palombi had an accident with a snow blower, taking off the tip of his middle finger, and breaking his index finger.
Great 10th frame finish from Palombi to ice it but you have to feel terrible for Fahy, worked his ass off to come from the opening match to get there' got hosed with back-to-back 7 pins in the 9th and 10th and leaks one wide and gets five on the fill.
Carries either of those 7s it's over.
Boy, Mark Fahy had some odd leaves in this tournament! In the second game he had the 1-2-4-8-10 followed by the 2-4-6-8-10, and then in the final game the 1-2-7-8-10 on his closing shot. Wow!!!
poor Chris Farley. That's gotta suck.
more like poor samwise
more like your an idiot
you're
This comment was incredibly mean but also hilarious
Who remembers the wonderful Ron Palombi-Bob Vespi rivalry? Hate can be a wonderful thing at times!
Wish I could say I gave a. rats' fanny
@@joeambrose3260 Wow, another mature comment!!
Let me guess; you’re still in grammar school, right?
@@sludge4125 Biggest kid in the 6th grade. They're quaking in their
Pro - Keds
Fahy was a little too pumped up on his final shot. Heartbreaking finish for him.
Mark’s botch shot was before when Rhino Page got that awful 4 Count in the 2009 PBA TOC.
Keith, do you have the Seattle open from 1981?
Andrew Phillips
Holding a slim lead throughout the title match, Morin struck out in the 10th frame to force Laub to do likewise.
When Laub left a 10-pin on his first attempt the championship and $11,000 first prize went to Morin. The 35-year-old Cleveland pro also earned a spot in the Firestone Tournament of Champions.
Andrew, how long was your pet gerbil missing?
@@douglasharris5216 That's awesome
Ron Palombi Jr has bowled amazingly well in his 1st telecast as he threw the 3 strikes to win in an amazing finish in the Tucson Open
Andrew Phillips spoiler asshat
You’re a douche
ron palombi jr. threw 3 clutch strikes to win by one pin over mark fahy to win his first title
Andrew Phillips spoiler asshat
32:20
I've seen this match maybe three times over the years and every time I watch the end I feel worse. Fahy bowled so well only to lose it on count at the end. Bowling is the cruelest of mistresses.
Patrick Burns Fahy got awful breaks. I cannot believe he didn’t carry some of those shots late in the match. Unreal.
Still, a failure to hit the head pin to seal the victory had nothing to do with luck.
Sludge Right, but the 7 not falling...
True!!!
and this is why modern day pros throw it straight for count...... I feel so bad for him.
At least mark didn’t pull a “ballard.”
Wouldn't know 'em if I owned 'em
Mark Fahy passed away yesterday..great player great guy..may he rest in peace
I'm sorry to hear, was there an article somewhere of the news? RIP
Fahy's 10th frame was probably the best ball he threw the whole tournament and throws the 5 behind the 7. He strikes there and he wins.
And if the Queen had nuts she'd be King
Wow....what a way to lose
In all of my 35 years of practicing & going bowling with the pro-am bowlers, look at what Nelson Burton Jr. "tip of the week" mentioned at 37:10 about cleaning the bowling ball with "Lighter Fluid???" And "Rubbing Alcohol???" They get away with this method in the 80's. That will ruin the bowling ball & it's harmful. Nowadays I use baby wipes to clean out the dirt & grime then wipe it with a towel to make it clean & dry. Hard rubber balls are a thing in the past, now I use urethane because of tough oil lane conditions. If Bo tells me to use bad substance on my bowling ball, I would not ever bowl again with him at a pro-am. That's a chemical substance in which is illegal to use it with a bowling ball. Wrong tip Bo. 🎳
I had a few beers with Mark day!