Durbin retired from broadcasting in 1997. In 1996, Marshall Holman became the new color analyst for ESPN's coverage, while Durbin took over play-by-play duties. Durbin also worked as a commentator for USA Network's occasional bowling telecasts in the 1980s. Durbin would occasionally call the ESPN action himself with another analyst, such as Earl Anthony, if Schreiner was out on assignment. The two called tournaments in the summer and fall, along with senior tour events, while ABC Sports would cover the winter-spring events on the Pro Bowlers Tour, occasionally with Durbin alongside Chris Schenkel. In late 2015 Durbin was voted into the USBC Hall of Fame, Superior Performance category, with induction in the 2016 class on April 28.įrom the early 1980s to 1995, Durbin worked as a color analyst for ESPN alongside play-by-play man Dennis Schreiner. He was ranked #22 on the PBA's 2008 list of "50 Greatest Players of the Last 50 Years." During the 1983-84 season, Durbin served as the president of the PBA. Durbin was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1984.
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