MATT BOWERS

Matt Bowers was inducted into the THPA Hall of Fame in 1975 becoming the 4th Member to be inducted.

* Born in Weston, West Virginia, September 14, 1911

* Joined NHPA in 1944

* Moved to Ohio and then to Houston

* Texas State Champion 1960

* Pitched in A Class for 33 years

* Career ringer percentage average approximately 48%

* Pitched in 9 World Tournaments

* Pitched 1 3/4 Turn Shoe

* THPA President 1950, 1951, 1952

* THPA Secretary - Treasurer 14 years

* THPA Officer 6 years

* Organized 12 clay, lighted courts in Mason Park in Houston

* Recruited Bob Graham in 1963

* Dies February 8, 1971

* Inducted into the THPA Hall of Fame in 1975