Ej Tackett

Ej Tackett has made a notable impact in professional bowling, achieving multiple championships and recognitions. After acquiring his PBA Tour card and being honored as the PBA Rookie of the Year for the 2012–13 season, Ej Tackett swiftly established himself as a dominant force in professional bowling. His inaugural PBA Tour title came at the PBA Xtra Frame Lubbock Sports Southwest Open in 2015. The subsequent year, 2016, marked a significant acceleration in his career, as Tackett secured four titles, highlighted by his first major championship win at the PBA World Championship.

This exceptional performance earned him the prestigious Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year award. Tackett continued his impressive winning streak into 2017, clinching four additional titles, including a second major at the FireLake PBA Tournament of Champions. His victories that year also included the DHC Japan Invitational, Main Event PBA Tour Finals, and the PBA Scorpion Championship. By 2018, Tackett had accumulated ten PBA titles, achieving this milestone with wins at the PBA Xtra Frame Parkside Lanes Open, FloBowling PBA Bear Open, and the PBA/PWBA Storm Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles.

His victory at the U.S. Open was particularly significant, as it completed his PBA Triple Crown, a rare and esteemed achievement in professional bowling history. Other notable wins in 2023 included the PBA Shawnee Classic, PBA Jackson Classic, and the PBA Cheetah Championship. This highly successful season culminated in him receiving his second Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year award.

Demonstrating sustained excellence, Tackett has also been recognized with the George Young High Average Award from 2022 to 2025 and the Harry Smith PBA Points Leader title from 2023 to 2025, with career earnings surpassing $2 million.