Dick Folkins
US international lawn bowler
About Dick Folkins
Lived 1917 – 1987 (aged 70). Dick Folkins was an American.
Richard Wilson Folkins (1917-1987), was a United States international lawn bowler.
Bowls career He won a gold medal in the triples with Bill Miller and Clive Forrester at the 1972 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Worthing. He also won a bronze medal in the team event (Leonard Trophy).
Folkins won a silver medal in the 1976 World Outdoor Championships in Johannesburg with his bowls partner Neil McInnes.
In addition he won fourteen US Open titles.
Personal life He was a highway planning engineer by trade. He died in 1987. He was married to fellow international bowler Corinna Folkins.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Folkins?
US international lawn bowler (1917-1987)
When was Dick Folkins born?
Dick Folkins was born on 12 March 1917 in San Bernardino.
When did Dick Folkins die?
Dick Folkins died on 23 June 1987 in Orange.
What nationality was Dick Folkins?
Dick Folkins was American.
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