AikiDale Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 RAVENNA, Mich. (WZZM) - Teammates in his bowling league think after rolling a perfect 300 game Don Doane's heart just gave out. "You get nervous shooting a 300," says teammate Todd Place. "The pressure keeps building," says bowling alley owner Jim Nutt. Minutes after achieving the life long goal of a perfect game the 62 year old bowler collapsed and died at Ravenna Bowl in Ravenna. "Don just collapsed," says alley owner Nutt. " At first we thought he just fainted." "Then when I rolled him over I realized it wasn't good," says teammate Place. The teammates say he was giving a high-five minutes before. They tried to revive him but Doane never spoke another word. He died of what was apparently a massive heart attack "He looked fine, reached across the table and gave me a high-five and he fell over," says Place. "I think he died by the time he hit the floor." Don Doane was a member of the "Nutt Farm" bowling team at Ravenna Bowl for 45 years. His teammates says its strange not to see him on league nights. "It was like a book, a final chapter," says Place. "He threw his 300 game with all of his friends, gave each other high-fives and it's like the story ended. He died with a smile on his face." "Don will be a legend," says Nutt. 'It's something that will never be forgotten as long as people bowl here." Ravenna Bowl is planning a memorial ceremony for Doan's' wife Linda and son Chad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 RAVENNA, Mich. (WZZM) - Teammates in his bowling league think after rolling a perfect 300 game Don Doane's heart just gave out. "You get nervous shooting a 300," says teammate Todd Place. "The pressure keeps building," says bowling alley owner Jim Nutt. Minutes after achieving the life long goal of a perfect game the 62 year old bowler collapsed and died at Ravenna Bowl in Ravenna. "Don just collapsed," says alley owner Nutt. " At first we thought he just fainted." "Then when I rolled him over I realized it wasn't good," says teammate Place. The teammates say he was giving a high-five minutes before. They tried to revive him but Doane never spoke another word. He died of what was apparently a massive heart attack "He looked fine, reached across the table and gave me a high-five and he fell over," says Place. "I think he died by the time he hit the floor." Don Doane was a member of the "Nutt Farm" bowling team at Ravenna Bowl for 45 years. His teammates says its strange not to see him on league nights. "It was like a book, a final chapter," says Place. "He threw his 300 game with all of his friends, gave each other high-fives and it's like the story ended. He died with a smile on his face." "Don will be a legend," says Nutt. 'It's something that will never be forgotten as long as people bowl here." Ravenna Bowl is planning a memorial ceremony for Doan's' wife Linda and son Chad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'll bet there's no other way he would have rather died... Good story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) Talk about quitting while you're ahead! Jeeshe Good story none the less. Edited November 4, 2008 by CHRIS KEEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Ya. As far as going out... I dunno that there is a better way and there sure are a lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 If you won the nats, wouldn't you want to at least wait until after the awards ceremont? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 If you won the nats, wouldn't you want to at least wait until after the awards ceremont? NOw thats! funny, If I had to make a choice I would pick -die before- the ceremony. That way you can avoid that deep valley that happens just after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I guess if you've gotta go...too bad he didn't have the opportunity to enjoy his perfect game for too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 If you won the nats, wouldn't you want to at least wait until after the awards ceremont? No way. Have you ever been to a nats award ceremony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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