Sean Rash
A fiery and talented American bowler who made history by rolling multiple perfect 300 games under the intense pressure of televised finals.
Born 1982 (age 44)·American ten-pin bowler·Birthday: August 22·Millennials
Biography
Sean Rash shot multiple perfect 300 games in the television finals of a single PBA Tour event, the first bowler ever to do so. A mainstay since the mid-2000s, he has won over a dozen titles, including major victories. His powerful strike ball and sometimes controversial passion define his competitive fire. Rash's ability to execute flawlessly under bright lights pushes the sport's envelope. Fans either cheer for him or against him, but they always watch.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Sean was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sean Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Sean's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- First player in PBA history to roll multiple perfect 300 games in televised tour event finals.
- Won the 2011-12 PBA Player of the Year award.
- Has won 18 PBA Tour titles, including two major championships (the 2007 USBC Masters and 2012 PBA Tournament of Champions).
Did You Know?
He is known for his distinctive, high-backswing bowling style.
He bowled a 300 game in the final match to win the 2012 PBA Tournament of Champions.
He has represented the United States in international competition, including the World Bowling Championships.
“I threw the first televised 300 game to prove I'm the best under the lights.”
