Odd
Bowler dies after 'perfect game'
Published Saturday, Nov 1 2008, 06:52 GMT | By Michael Thornton
A bowler has collapsed and died immediately after bowling his first perfect game.
Don Doane, from the US state of Michigan, finally managed a 300 score after playing with his team for 45 years.
However, as he was celebrating, the 62-year-old collapsed and died after suffering a heart attack.
300 is the highest possible score in ten-pin bowling, with players required to hit 12 consecutive strikes.
Don Doane, from the US state of Michigan, finally managed a 300 score after playing with his team for 45 years.
However, as he was celebrating, the 62-year-old collapsed and died after suffering a heart attack.
300 is the highest possible score in ten-pin bowling, with players required to hit 12 consecutive strikes.
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