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United States Ej Tackett has made a notable impact in professional bowling, achieving multiple championships and recognitions.
EJ Tackett is a pro staff member for MOTIV bowling balls. He signed a 10-year extension with the company in 2020. They also partnered on an EJ-signature ball, with sales raising $10,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation.
EJ Tackett is a pro staff member for Dexter shoes.
EJ Tackett is a pro staff member for JoPo Grips.
EJ Tackett is a pro staff member for Genesis kinesiology tape.
Creating the Difference (CTD) has been a sponsor of the Professional Bowlers Association since 2018. They became the first bowling company to pay a professional bowler in Bitcoin.
Leaf Trading Cards announced a partnership with the PBA in June 2023, releasing cards for EJ Tackett and Kyle Troup to celebrate the collaboration.
BowlerX partnered with MOTIV and EJ Tackett to produce an EJ-signature ball, with sales raising $10,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation.
Eddie Dean Tackett Jr., known as E.J. Tackett, born on August 7, 1992, in Huntington, Indiana, developed an early affinity for bowling, influenced by his family’s legacy in the sport. His maternal grandfather, Alex Smart, was inducted into the Knights of Columbus International Bowling Hall of Fame, and his father, Ed, was a professional bowler and bowling alley owner. E.J. began bowling at a young age, with his father serving as his primary coach. During his high school years at Huntington North, Tackett showcased his athletic versatility, winning the individual state high school bowling championship in 2009 and 2011, and leading his school to a team championship in 2011. He also excelled in golf, earning All-State honors in 2010 and 2011 and being named the Pepsi Indiana Junior Tour player of the year in 2009. After a brief collegiate golf career at IPFW, Tackett shifted his focus entirely to professional bowling.
Tackett’s professional bowling career commenced with his PBA Tour card acquisition. He joined the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) in 2012 and was honored as the PBA Rookie of the Year for the 2012–13 season. His first PBA Tour title was secured at the PBA Xtra Frame Lubbock Sports Southwest Open in 2015. The following year, 2016, marked a significant turning point, with Tackett winning four titles, including his first major championship, the PBA World Championship. This performance earned him the Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year award, making him one of the youngest recipients of this honor at 24 years old. He continued his winning streak in 2017, clinching four more titles, including a second major at the FireLake PBA Tournament of Champions. By 2018, he had reached ten PBA titles, becoming one of the youngest players to achieve this milestone. In 2019, he secured his 13th PBA Tour title at the Barbasol PBA Tour Finals. Tackett has since amassed a total of 27 PBA Tour titles, including seven major championships, making him a prominent figure in the bowling world.
A standout year for Tackett was 2023, where he won five titles, including two majors: the U.S. Open and his second PBA World Championship. His victory at the U.S. Open completed his PBA Triple Crown, a rare achievement in professional bowling. This successful season led to his second Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year award. He followed this with consecutive Player of the Year awards in 2024 and 2025, becoming only the fifth player in PBA history to achieve three consecutive Player of the Year honors. By 2025, Tackett had secured his third consecutive PBA World Championship, joining a select group of bowlers who have achieved a ‘three-peat’ in a major championship. His consistent performance and numerous accolades have solidified his position as one of professional bowling’s top athletes, with career earnings surpassing $2 million.
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