Tom Candiotti
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Thomas Caesar Candiotti
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
- School Saint Mary's College of California
- Debut August 8, 1983
- Final Game July 24, 1999
- Born August 31, 1957 in Walnut Creek, CA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Tom Candiotti became the second celebrity bowler of the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame in 2007, following Jerome Bettis. Candiotti averaged over 200 in leagues in Scottsdale, AZ.
He relied mostly on a knuckleball and a curveball. He also threw a "credible fastball".
He is the brother-In-Law of Brad Wellman
[edit] Quotes
"Trying to hit his knuckler is like trying to swat a fly - you always seem to miss it. You see it coming and you wait and wait and wait. Then you swing and you're out in front of it."-Jody Reed
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL Complete Games Leader (1986)
- 15 Wins Seasons; 2 (1986 & 1990)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons; 9 (1986-1993 & 1998)
