Scott Norton (bowler)

Scott Norton (born February 18, 1982[1]) is a left-handed American professional bowler and attorney, now living in Mission Viejo, California.

He is a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and has won three PBA Tour titles, including one major championship.

Norton was a member of Team USA in 2001, and at the 2001 QubicaAMF World Cup in Thailand, he shot the event's only 300 game.

To get to the finals, Norton defeated PBA Hall of Famer and all-time titles leader Walter Ray Williams, Jr. in the semifinal.

"[6] Scott was nominated for the 2013 "Best Bowler" ESPY Award, along with Jason Belmonte and Pete Weber.

On May 19, 2011, inspired by the coming out of Phoenix Suns President and CEO Rick Welts, Norton released a statement acknowledging that he is gay.

[11] After winning the 2012 PBA WSOB Chameleon Championship, ESPN caught a shot of Norton kissing his husband after his victory, which immediately became a spark with the media.