Update: A reliable source tells me the possible movie actually would be based on the Cinderella story of Tom Smallwood, but the character might be more like Pete Weber.
I'm not sure that would work, as Pete isn't PDW as a Cinderella. He is arguably the greatest talent ever and what's compelling about his story is that it's who he is that makes him so great, and also perhaps kept him from being the greatest champion in bowling history.
A life like Pete's would be a great basis for movie,...