Jason Sterner breaks slump by running murderers' row of 5 Hall of Fame talents to win 2019 PBA Illinois Open
JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: 8/31/2019, 11:30 PM
Jason Sterner after winning the 2019 PBA Illinois Open. Photo by Professional Bowlers Association.
Coming into the 2019 PBA Summer Swing, Jason Sterner had two PBA Tour titles: The Don Carter Classic in 2013 and the 2017 Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles — aka The Luci — with Birgit Poppler.
The stylish right-hander had been a long slump and was just getting used to a dramatic grip change.
In other words, there were no signs that Sterner would win his third title, much less by running through five Hall of Fame talents with 67 titles between them.
But that’s exa...