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Though slowed by injuries related to an auto accident and subsequent surgeries, Fazio remained involved in the bowling community during retirement. He often participated in local bowling leagues and served as coach and instructor throughout the 1980s and until his death at age 85 in 1993.
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Beer bowling team. The diminutive Fazio, who stood 5’ 6" and weighed about 140 pounds, captained Stroh's for nine seasons and continued the team's tradition for success started by his predecessor and fellow Hall-of-Famer
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speak about starting a professional bowlers tour. After listening to his proposal, thirty-three of the men, including the “Buzzer” each contributed $ 50 to start the organization and the PBA was formed.
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Fazio's bowling accomplishments earned him enshrinement in both the ABC and PBA Halls-of-Fame. A five-time All-American, in 1999 he was ranked #31 bowler of the 20th
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