Turkey (bowling)

Turkey (bowling)

The term turkey is used in the sport of Bowling when a player makes three strikes in a row. The origin dates back to before the turn of the 20th century. During Thanksgiving or Christmas week, the proprietor would present a live turkey to people who scored three consecutive strikes [ [http://www.bowl.com/pressroom/questions.aspx Bowl.com The Five Questions Bowlers Most Frequently Ask] ] . The term has carried over ever since.

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