Chris Via
Chris Via (born March 9, 1992) is an American professional ten-pin bowler from Springfield, Ohio known for winning the 2021 U.S. Open. Chris uses the two-handed shovel-style delivery with a dominant right hand. He competes in events on the PBA Tour and has also bowled internationally as a multi-year and current member of Team USA.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1992 |
| Bowling Information | |
| Affiliation | PBA |
| Rookie year | 2017 |
| Dominant hand | Right (two-hand delivery) |
| Wins | 1 PBA Tour (1 major) 2 PBA Regional Tour |
| Sponsors | Storm Products, Turbo Grips |
Via rolled the PBA Tour's 30th-ever televised perfect 300 game, accomplished February 7, 2021 at the East Region Finals of the 2021 PBA Players Championship. At the PBA Tour Finals on June 27, 2021, in Allen Park, Michigan, Via rolled the PBA's 32nd televised 300 game. He joined Sean Rash and François Lavoie as the only players in history to score 300 in two televised PBA Tour title events. Jason Belmonte would roll his second televised 300 game in 2022 to also join this group. Chris is the only one of the four to roll both of his 300 games in the same season.
Via is a pro staff member for Storm bowling balls and Turbo Grips inserts.