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Jakob Butturff’s death Friday stuns bowling world
JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Friday, July 31, 2026 10:00 pm
As seen more than a decade ago, Jakob Butturff's hypermobility helped him get his wrist into positions that allowed him to greatly vary his roll. PBA file photo.
Jakob Butturff died Friday, stunning the bowling world, PBA confirmed in this news release. He was just 32.
His death, reportedly of a heart attack and reported first on social media, ended a PBA Tour career that was on track to earn him induction into both the PBA and USBC Halls of Fame.
The left-hander with the unique corkscrew release that produced stunning power had nine PBA Tour titles, including one major in the USBC Masters, along with 27 PBA Regional titles. His PBA Tour titles leave...