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James Cripps (b 1978) is an American amature bolwer known as "The Backwards Bolwer."

Cripps grew up in Ashland City, Tennessee and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Cripps claims to have not been a very good bowler, but on a dare decided to try bowling with his back turned toward the lane, and roll the ball without looking. His skill at bowling backwards has led to apperaences on American and Japaneese television, as well as the PBA circuit. His average score is 235 and his Guiness World record for highest backwards bowling score is 270.

Cripps is employed full time as a real estate agent with Centry 21.