2025 Hall of Fame Inductee

Southern Nevada USBC Association

Superior Performance

Born in Michigan city, Indiana in 1965, Jerry Johnson comes from a family of exemplary talent. His uncle Marvin Johnson held the light heavyweight boxing championship in the 1970’s. His uncle Ray White played lead guitar for Frank Zappa. His younger brother is a gifted and successful songwriter/producer.

Jerry was always a sports nut. He played basketball, football and baseball in high school. He picked up bowling after watching his mom and dad bowl in the late 1990’s, and he instantly fell in love with the sport.

In March, 2005, Jerry posted his first 800 series, before his first 300 game. In 2010, he decided to become a professional bowler, indicating it was one of the best experiences of his life.

After becoming a Pastor, his bowling dreams became somewhat restricted, as his Sundays are now devoted to church. However, he still takes advantage of every opportunity to compete at the highest level whenever he can.

As for that elusive 300 game, Jerry has now amassed 37+ perfect games and 12+ series of 800 or better. The number of 700 series he has posted are too numerous to recall, because a 700 series has become almost routine every time he shoes up.

His accomplishments in the Southern Nevada and Nevada State USBC Associations include a Team Championship in the 2018 Nevada State Open, and he secured a 3rd place in All Events that same year.

In 2020, Jerry finished 4th in his division in the SNUSBCA Annual Doubles Championships. In the lucrative and prestigious Las Vegas Bowlers Tournament, Jerry posted a 1st and 2nd place in 2021 events.

In the 2023 SNUSBCA Doubles Championships, he was the only participant to post a 300 game!

Jerry was a member of the 1st place Team in the 2024 Nevada State Championships, and in a High Roller Senior series he finished 1st in the Doubles event.

The High Roller Military events are a huge event every year, and Jerry was able to capture a 1st place win in 2017.

Jerry has excelled in local scratch events, winning first place four times in the prestigious Southern Nevada Bowlers Tournaments (SNBT). He has also championed two Amateur Bowlers Tour events.

As a tournament organizer, he sold out his very first event at the Texas Star Lanes. He also started the first Las Vegas Underground Bowling Association (UBA) franchise, and is now the Director of the franchise.

He bowls in most all local and state events whenever he can, and is a consistent casher in almost every event he enters.

As a bowler and a pastor, it is easy to understand that Jerry Johnson believes character and reputation are worthy attributes, and has been known to manage league without taking any fees, giving back to the bowlers and the sport he loves.

Jerry always has a warm smile and embrace for everyone he meets. He is always ready to give back to the sport, and regards all his bowling acquaintances as special.

Mr. Johnson currently serves on the Southern Nevada USBC Assn. Board of Directors and was recently elected to the that association’s Hall of Fame.