Richard Wilson Folkins (1917-1987), was a United States international

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Bowls career

He won a

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in the

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with Bill Miller and

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at the

1972 World Outdoor Bowls Championship The 1972 Men's World Outdoor Bowls Championship was held at Beach House Park in Worthing, England, from 5 to 17 June 1972. Maldwyn Evans won the singles which was held in a round robin format. The pairs Gold was won by Hong Kong, the triples G ...

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. He also won a bronze medal in the team event (Leonard Trophy). Folkins won a silver medal in the 1976 World Outdoor Championships in

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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.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Folkins, Dick 1917 births 1987 deaths American male bowls players Bowls World Champions