Basil "Buzz" Fazio (February 7, 1908 – February 15, 1993) nicknamed the "Buzzer" was a pioneer and early American bowling star during the mid-20th century. Known equally for his fierce competitiveness and audience pleasing theatrics, Fazio's professional career spanned from the early 1940s to the late 1960s.

Oct 1, 2009 · There he will become known only as "Buzz" after captaining the Stroh's bowling team for nine years in which he would win the 1955 Masters and bowl the first-ever 300 game...

In the fall of 1955, he won seven straight live television matches in Chicago. He also had an 802 in Detroit, the first live 800 ever televised. He won the 1955 USBC Masters before losing the 1968...

This footage was recorded in Coral Gables, Florida and it features Buzz Fazio vs Steve Nagy!

Dec 3, 2024 · Bottom line: One of the sport’s pioneers, Buzz Fazio became a crowd favorite for his audience-pleasing theatrics on the lanes, earning a reputation as the “the little Italian guy who jumps around all the time.”

Basil "Buzz" Fazio nicknamed the "Buzzer" was a pioneer and early American bowling star during the mid-20th century. Known equally for his fierce competitiveness and audience pleasing theatrics, Fazio’s professional career spanned from the early 1940s to the late 1960s.

Dec 14, 2015 · The Firestone Bowl-A-Rama in Akron Ohio hosted this televised series during the 1965-1966 season. In this episode, the late Buzz Fazio takes on the late Tom...

Basil "Buzz" Fazio (February 7, 1908 – February 15, 1993) nicknamed the "Buzzer" was a pioneer and early American bowling star during the mid-20th century. Known equally for his fierce competitiveness and audience pleasing theatrics, Fazio's professional career spanned from the early 1940s to the late 1960s.

Fazio, who is known as a man who never stops trying, made two "impossible" 7-10 splits during the Masters (by rebounding the 7-pin off the back cushion). One...

Explore the remarkable bowling journey of a true legend, Buzz Fazio! 🏆 Join us on this captivating trip down the lanes as we dive into the illustrious caree...