Burton, Nelson Jr.
Bowling
b. June 5, 1942, St. Louis, MO
"Bo" Burton was named bowler of the year in 1970, when he led the PBA tour in scoring average. He won the ABC classic singles title in 1969 and 1973 and was a member of the Munsingwear team that won the 1976 and 1977 ABC classic championship.
Burton, son of Hall of Fame member Nelson Burton Sr., joined the PBA tour in 1962 and won his first tour event two years later. His best season was 1978, when he won $67,003. He averaged 221 pins for 28 games in winning the 1976 ABC Masters championship, and he won the BPAA U. S. Open in 1978.
Since 1986, Burton has been on the tour only part time. He often does commentary on ABC bowling telecasts.