Glenn Allison was born in Whittier, California, to Leo Allison, a car salesman, and Stella Bradford.
12 Facts About Glenn Allison
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Glenn Allison won five PBA Tour titles and one Senior PBA title, and was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1984.
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Glenn Allison is a member of the USBC Hall of Fame, having won four titles in the ABC Tournament's Classic Division: he won in doubles in 1962, his "Eagles" team won in 1964 and 1966, and he claimed a singles title in 1970.
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Glenn Allison won his first PBA title in 1962 and his fifth and final title in 1964.
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Glenn Allison won his lone PBA Senior Tour title in 1986.
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Glenn Allison became known in bowling circles for being the first American ten-pin bowler to roll a perfect 900 series in sanctioned competition.
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Glenn Allison rolled the series on July 1,1982 in the Anchor Girl Trio League at La Habra Bowl in La Habra, California, but the then-American Bowling Congress did not approve his award application, citing non-complying lane conditions.
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Glenn Allison himself was nonchalant following the most recent USBC decision, stating, "The bowling public recognizes me perhaps more if it was sanctioned," adding that he's still saluted all over the world as the original "Mr 900".
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In December of 2017, Glenn Allison was involved in an automobile accident.
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The accident occurred on Christmas Eve while Glenn Allison was driving to his part-time job as a front desk clerk at La Habra Bowl.
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In 2023, at age 92, Glenn Allison tied the participation record for the USBC Open Championships, making his 71st lifetime appearance in the event.
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In 2024, at the age of 93, Glenn Allison broke the participation record for the USBC Open Championships, making his 72nd lifetime appearance in the event.