2024 PDFA Discflect World Championship
THANK YOU TO ALL FOR A GREAT TOURNAMENT!
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SAVE THE DATE:
August 5th, 2023
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The PDFA Discflect World Championships is the biggest tournament of the year, following a tradition dating back over 20 years. For the next three years, this tournament will take place on the first Saturday of August. Registration for the 2023 World Championships will begin this May, and will once again feature both Pro and Amateur Divisions.
Results
About
Following a tradition dating back over 30 years, there has been a World Championship major tournament in the sport of discflect each year. In the early years, this tournament was invitational only, but has been open invite since 1999.
Albeit under a different name, PDFA has brought this tournament to life since 2007. In 2021, the sport was rebranded as discflect with PDFA (Professional Discflect Association) as the governing body for the sport.
PDFA hosted the 24th Discflect World Championship on AUGUST 24th, 2024 at Buffalo RiverWorks in Buffalo, NY with Kan Jam as the presenting sponsor.
Buffalo RiverWorks
PDFA is proud to announce that the 2024 tournament will take place at Buffalo Riverworks in downtown Buffalo, NY. This is a one-of-a-kind brewery, restaurant, sports, adventure, and entertainment complex located along Buffalo’s waterfront.
The tournament will take place in the two covered fields free from rain and heat, and for the first time-ever, it will start in the late afternoon and conclude under the lights! See Schedule.
In addition to the tournament, here are a few things to do at Buffalo RiverWorks:
- Ferris Wheel
- Riverland Rides
- Ales & Axes – Axe throwing
- Ziplining
- Rock climbing
- Urban Air Ropes Course
- Rent a kayak or paddleboard
- Buffalo Tiki Tour
We cannot wait to host this year’s Discflect World Championship at this amazing venue.
PDFA is proud to partner with Gatekeeper Media. They produce high quality professional disc golf videos, and will provide video coverage for the 2022 PDFA Discflect World Championship which will be showcased later this year.
This Major tournament will feature:
- A brand new sports facility located 15 minutes from downtown Buffalo, NY: Kevin T. Keane Sports Park
- Two divisions: Pro and Amateur
- Cash payouts for top Pro teams
- Trophies for both divisions
- Friday night meet-up and practice session at Delaware Park
- Post-Tournament get together in downtown Buffalo
For the first time since 2019, Discflect World Champions will be crowned.
Registration
There will be a limit of 48 teams total this year – the first 32 teams to register in the PRO Division and the first 16 teams to register in the AMATEUR Division will guarantee a spot. **UPDATE**– While the Amateur Division limit was reached, we will take additional Amateur teams as long as we stay under 48 teams total.
There is no prior qualification, teams of all skill levels and ages are welcome to join, as spots are offered on a first come, first served basis. Hurry and lock up your spot by registering your team today!
TOTAL TEAMS REGISTERED |
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40 |
*out of 48 teams max |
PRO TEAMS |
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AM TEAMS |
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22 |
Cost and Bonuses
EARLY
Register before July 1st
$70 per team
($35 per player)
Includes $20 food/drink vouchers at Buffalo RiverWorks ($10 per player)
Includes (2) Kan Jam Kanga 12-pack Kase Mates ($80 retail)!
Includes (2) player giveaway items (to be announced soon)
REGULAR
July 1 – Aug. 23rd
$80 per team
($40 per player)
Includes (2) Kan Jam Kanga 12-pack Kase Mates ($80 retail)!
Includes (2) player giveaway items (to be announced soon)
If the tournament is not full on tournament day, we will accept walk-ups at $90 per team on August 24th (Kan Jam Kanga Kase Mates still included). *Please try to register no later than 2:45 PM so pools can be created.
ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL INCLUDE:
(in addition to the bonuses above)-
Team entry into tournament
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Minimum of at least 7+ pool games guaranteed
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Minimum of at least 1 bracket best-of series guaranteed
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Top teams will be awarded with payouts (PRO), prizes (AM), and trophies
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Players will have full stats including PPR rating in Overall Standings
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Chance to become official Discflect World Champions! In addition, Pro World Champions will get an engraved plate added to Pro World Champions "hammer" trophy.
Participant Waiver
All players and staff need to complete a quick online waiver after registering. Teams will be fully registered for the tournament once both players have completed a waiver.
Sponsor a Team
For those that would like to have a business sponsor their team, there are two options here:
- Logo only – $125
- Logo + link – $175
For both options, we will add the business logo to this page along with Team info under Sponsored Teams, and registered teams will receive both registration bonuses ($20 in food/drink vouchers and 2 Kan Jam Kanga 12-pack Kase Mates). For the Logo + link, we will also include a link to the business page or social media.
This is a win-win for everyone, and we appreciate your support in helping grow the sport of discflect.
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Team Sponsorship – 2024 PDFA Discflect World Championship
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Divisions for 2024 World Championship
PROFESSIONAL (PRO)
This division is for consistent and competitive teams. These teams average 3.50 to 6.00 points per round (PPR). This is the equivalent of 7-12 total throws or 4-6 rounds to get to 21 points.
AMATEUR (AM)
This division is for intermediate teams, but beginners and those new to the sport are welcome to join. These teams average 0 to 3.49 points per round (PPR). This is the equivalent of 13+ total throws or 7+ rounds to get to 21 points.
Not sure which division to join?
Professional: 7-12 throws
Amateur: 13 or more throws
Trophies, Payouts, & Prizes
$1,000 Grand Prize for Pro Division!
The top teams in each division will receive custom, handcrafted Discflect World Championship trophies. In addition, the Pro division will be playing for a Grand Prize Payout of $1,000 with Amateurs playing for additional prizes. In total, there will be about $3,000 in total payouts and prizes across both divisions!
As a bonus, the winning team from each division will walk away with two custom printed PDFA+Kan Jam game goals, courtesy of Kan Jam! Also, all players in the top four will receive a Kan Jam Rip Disc!
Defending World Champions
Young Guns (Charles Rizzo & Ajay Cybulski) are the defending Pro World Champions, having won the last three World titles. Will anyone take them down in 2024?
In the Amateur Division, Mandalorian Fire (Steve Phillips & Ian Domes) are the defending World Champions. Will we see a third different team to win the Amateur title in three years? Or will Phillips/Domes defend the title?
Hotel
PDFA has secured room blocks at two hotels; one closer to the airport and another closer to the tournament venue (downtown). Rooms are limited at both locations, so for those traveling in, please book as soon as possible.
Hampton Inn Buffalo-Airport/Galleria Mall
DISCOUNTED RATE: $199/night
Cutoff Date for Room Block: 7/24/2024
- Indoor pool
- Complimentary shuttle service to/from Buffalo International Airport
- Free hot breakfast buffet and free parking
- Check-in is 3 pm, Check-out is 12 pm – Early Check-In may be available, please call hotel at 716-894-8000 on the day of arrival to inquire
- Cancellations can be made up to 48 hours prior to arrival
- Nearby: Walden Galleria Mall (1 mile), Chick-fil-A (in parking lot)
OR
- To Tournament (Sat): 8.5 miles or 14 mins
- To Airport: 4 miles or 7 mins
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
DISCOUNTED RATE: $200/night
Cutoff Date for Room Block: 8/4/2024 (extended)
- Located downtown, just over 2 miles from tournament venue
- Shuttle service to/from Buffalo International Airport at $27 per way + tax
- Parking: Valet only at $21 per day, per vehicle +tax
- Check-in is 3 pm, Check-out is 12 pm – Early Check-In not guaranteed, but hotel will try to accommodate all early requests
- Cancellations can be made up to 48 hours prior to arrival by calling 716-845-0112
OR
- To Tournament: 2.4 miles or 10 mins
- To Airport: 8.5 miles or 12 mins
Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER
DISCOUNTED RATE: $179/night
Cutoff Date for Room Block: 6/24/2022
- Located on the waterfront in downtown Buffalo
- Less than 1 mile from After Party
- Grass space at Canalside for additional practice
- To Practice (Fri): 5.6 miles or 12 mins
- To Tournament (Sat): 7 miles or 15 mins
- To After Party (Sat): 0.9 miles or 4 mins
- To Airport: 11.9 miles or 15 mins
Millennium Buffalo
DISCOUNTED RATE: $119/night
Cutoff Date for Room Block: 7/5/2022
- Complimentary shuttle service to and from Buffalo International Airport and within 2 mile radius of hotel
- Nearby: Walden Galleria Mall
Use Group ID: 2208PDFACH
Use Group ID: 2208PDFACH
- To Practice (Fri): 7.7 miles or 11 mins
- To Tournament (Sat): 9.2 miles or 16 mins
- To After Party (Sat): 9.5 miles or 14 mins
- To Airport: 4.3 miles or 8 mins
PDFA has secured a room block for those traveling in. Rooms are limited, so please book as soon as possible. This year, the host hotel for all teams will be Country Inn & Suites in West Seneca, NY.
HOTEL DETAILS
- $100 off normal rate for weekend of Aug 4th-Aug 6th
- Grass space a short walk next door to hotel for additional practice
- Free hot breakfast included
- Check-in is 3 pm, Check-out is 12 pm
- Any cancellations or modified departure dates can be made up to 24 hours prior to arrival
From Special Rates, select Promotional Code and enter: PDFAWC
- To Practice (Fri): A short walk (right next door to hotel)
- To Tournament (Sat): 9.6 miles or 12 mins
- To After Party (Sat): TBD
- To Airport: 10.8 miles or 14 mins
Schedule
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd
6:30 PM to
8:30 PM
Practice, Meet-Up & Early Shirt Pickup (for those that ordered one)
We will have some courts set up and will be located in the picnic area behind Staybridge Suites Buffalo (right next door to the host hotel). Come out to get some practice in and meet some teams.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th
2:30 PM to
3:00 PM
Tournament Team Check-In / Team Warmup
All teams will need to be checked-in no later than 3:15 PM in order to be placed into pools.
3:00 PM to
3:15 PM
Welcome Announcements & Pool Placement
PDFA will go over rules and announce pools. Teams will then separate into pools.
3:15 PM to
5:15 PM*
Pool Play
Tournament begins! Teams will play every team in their pool.
5:15 PM to
6:00 PM*
Dinner Break
Buffalo RiverWorks has their own concessions, restaurant, and bar, making it super convenient for players to get dinner. Kick back with a beer and some grub before the Bracket starts.
6:00 PM to
6:30 PM*
Bracket – Round 1
PRO (Top 32) and AM (Top 16) – All teams will play in at least one bracket “best-of” series. Single-Elimination until one team remains. Each division (PRO and AM) will have their own bracket.
6:30 PM to
7:00 PM*
Bracket – Round 2
PRO (Top 16) and AM (Top 8)
7:00 PM to
7:30 PM*
Bracket – Round 3
PRO (Top 8) and AM (Top 4 – Semi-Finals)
7:30 PM to
8:15 PM*
AM Finals & PRO Semi-Finals
PRO (Top 4 – Semi-Finals) and AM (Top 2 – Finals)
8:15 PM to
8:45 PM*
PRO Finals
The top two teams in the PRO division will square off in a best-of-7 Finals for the Pro World title. This series will be filmed.
8:45 PM to
9:00 PM*
Awards & Photos
Trophies, payouts, and prizes for all top teams will be awarded at the conclusion of the PRO Finals, along with photos of top teams.
9:00 PM
After Party
Come join us for food and drinks to hang out after the tournament.
*Exact times subject to change and will be communicated at tournament. All times listed are EST (Eastern Standard Time).
Custom Team Jerseys
PDFA has set up custom team jerseys via Wooter Apparel. Get your own high quality team jerseys for discflect action! Jerseys are moisture-wicking and breathable polyester with sublimated printing that will never fade, crack, or peel. Wooter Apparel has their own design department dedicated to create the exact discflect team jersey you envision.
What to do in Buffalo
Buffalo, NY offers a variety of things to enjoy while visiting, including a redeveloped waterfront, a growing craft beer scene, and famous historic architecture. Enhance your visit with these nearby attractions:
- Canalside and Outer Harbor
- Buffalo Zoo
- Explore & More Children’s Museum
- Buffalo Wing Trail
- Botanical Gardens
- Delaware Park
- Darwin Martin House
Food & Drink Options
For lunch, House of Munch food truck will be on site, and will feature a menu consisting of hot dogs, cheesey dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, chicken fingers, and more. For the full menu, click on the button below.
Sponsors
Want to be a sponsor of this year’s tournament? Please email us at [email protected].
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Team Sponsors
Young Guns
Rizzo/Cybulski
Want to become a sponsor of the 2022 PDFA Discflect World Championship? Click on the buttons below to either contact us or purchase. We’d love to discuss some options. Please note that there is a limited quantity for each sponsor level. Last date for event player T-shirt options is July 18th.
Tournament Series
The 2023 PDFA Discflect World Championships is just one tournament that is part of the PDFA Discflect Tournament Series.
For each tournament, players are awarded points based on final placement. At the end of the season, the top discflect player(s) will be recognized. Worlds is considered a MAJOR, and will get higher points towards the season total, but those that play in multiple tournaments will have a better chance at ranking higher overall.
For more information, schedule, registration, and standings, please click on the link below:
Registered Teams
TOTAL TEAMS REGISTERED |
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40 |
*out of 48 teams max |
PRO TEAMS |
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18 |
AM TEAMS |
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22 |
Teams that have paid their entry fee will be listed here. *Please note that this list is updated daily, so please be patient while we process the team registration.
Team # | Registration Date | Team Name | Division | Skill Level | Sponsor | Team Paid | P1 Name | Waiver? | P1 City | State/Prov. | Country | P2 Name | P2 Waiver? | P2 City | P2 State/Prov. | P2 Country | Waivers Done |
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1 | 5/3/24 11:22 AM | Mandalorian Fire | AM | 3 | $70.00 | Stephen Phillips | TRUE | Hamilton, NY | NY | US | Ian Domes | TRUE | Bouckville, NY | NY | US | YES | |
2 | 5/8/24 8:04 PM | Biggie Smalls | PRO | 5 | $70.00 | Mark Ribble | TRUE | Kawartha Lakes, ON | ON | CA | Isaiah Boyce | TRUE | Bowmanville, ON | ON | CA | YES | |
3 | 5/9/24 1:34 PM | Sweaty Discs | PRO | 6 | $70.00 | Chad Cowell | FALSE | North Tonawanda, NY | NY | US | Evan Sardo | TRUE | Rochester, NY | NY | US | P2 Only | |
4 | 5/9/24 2:21 PM | What The | AM | 4 | $70.00 | Derek Schultz | TRUE | West Seneca, NY | NY | US | Brian Schultz | TRUE | Akron, NY | NY | US | YES | |
5 | 5/9/24 7:42 PM | KanJam Kin Folk | AM | 1 | $70.00 | Matthew Cox | TRUE | Moweaqua, IL | IL | US | Zach Ledbetter | TRUE | Moweaqua, IL | IL | US | YES | |
6 | 5/9/24 10:47 PM | Flip n Jammers | AM | 4 | $70.00 | Sara Mills | TRUE | Fulton, NY | NY | US | Jen Mills | TRUE | Fulton, NY | NY | US | YES | |
7 | 5/11/24 1:24 PM | DOUBLE DOUBLE | PRO | 5 | $70.00 | Bob Wolfley | FALSE | Irvine, CA | CA | US | Hunter Straton | FALSE | Los Angeles, CA | CA | US | NO | |
8 | 5/15/24 10:44 AM | TAPPY | PRO | 6 | $70.00 | Sean Nosky | TRUE | Hornell, NY | NY | US | Chris Nosky | TRUE | Albany, NY | NY | US | YES | |
9 | 5/16/24 9:17 PM | Team Rebels | PRO | 5 | $70.00 | Dan Klavoon | TRUE | Alexandria, VA | VA | US | Brian Licht | TRUE | Williamsville, NY | NY | US | YES | |
10 | 5/16/24 9:36 PM | Stallion Survivors | PRO | 6 | $70.00 | Eric Klavoon | TRUE | Wheatfield, NY | NY | US | Jon Sandino | TRUE | North Tonawanda, NY | NY | US | YES | |
11 | 5/19/24 10:19 AM | Mustached Grandpas | PRO | 5 | $70.00 | Jim Daugherty | TRUE | North Tonawanda, NY | NY | US | Tim Klavoon | TRUE | Lockport, NY | NY | US | YES | |
12 | 5/22/24 12:28 PM | Da Bubs | PRO | 6 | $70.00 | Alexander Reinecke | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | Sarah Burns | TRUE | Cheektowaga, NY | NY | US | YES | |
13 | 5/23/24 1:27 PM | Team Orange Cat | AM | 3 | $70.00 | Dominick Matarese | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | Sergio de la Vega | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | YES | |
14 | 6/2/24 6:44 PM | The Cole Bros | AM | 4 | $70.00 | Aaron Cole | TRUE | Williamsville, NY | NY | US | Adam Cole | TRUE | Williamsville, NY | NY | US | YES | |
15 | 6/10/24 11:39 AM | Captains Crunch | PRO | 6 | $70.00 | Timothy Burns | TRUE | Cheektowaga, NY | NY | US | Matthew Cherwonik | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | YES | |
16 | 6/15/24 1:18 PM | The Ohio Disc-iples | AM | 4 | $70.00 | Andrew Marvin | TRUE | Columbus, OH | OH | US | Ben Schafer | TRUE | Columbus, OH | OH | US | YES | |
17 | 6/21/24 8:00 PM | Blue Rays | PRO | 6 | $70.00 | Kyle Merrifield | TRUE | Amherst, NY | NY | US | Austin Matteson | TRUE | North Tonawanda, NY | NY | US | YES | |
18 | 6/25/24 8:52 AM | Baby Bokchoy | AM | 3 | $70.00 | Tom Schmidt | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | Krista Schmidt | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | YES | |
19 | 6/25/24 9:30 AM | The Zoo | PRO | 6 | Sly Fox Brewing Co. | $70.00 | Ed McKeon | TRUE | Birchrunville, PA | PA | US | Terry Malloy | TRUE | Collegeville, PA | PA | US | YES |
20 | 6/26/24 12:59 PM | 21 Flect Street | AM | 3 | $70.00 | Derek Brifu | TRUE | Angola, NY | NY | US | Bob Greenauer | TRUE | Lawtons, NY | NY | US | YES | |
21 | 6/27/24 4:35 PM | PHILorkus | PRO | 6 | $70.00 | Joshua Greenauer | TRUE | Lake View, NY | NY | US | Phil Schneider | TRUE | Cheektowaga, NY | NY | US | YES | |
22 | 6/28/24 11:55 AM | Two guys one can | AM | 3 | $70.00 | Dominic Clementi | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | Keegan Reardon | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | YES | |
23 | 6/28/24 12:10 PM | Get Kanned | AM | 3 | $70.00 | Emma Smith | TRUE | Williamsville, NY | NY | US | Laura Grant | TRUE | Franklinville, NY | NY | US | YES | |
24 | 6/29/24 9:12 PM | Discombobulated | AM | 1 | $70.00 | Theresa Dames | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | Ajitpaul Mangat | TRUE | Tonawanda, NY | NY | US | YES | |
25 | 6/29/24 11:56 PM | Laffewey | PRO | 5 | $70.00 | Matthew Lafferty | TRUE | West Seneca, NY | NY | US | Trevor Trethewey | TRUE | West Seneca, NY | NY | US | YES | |
26 | 6/30/24 1:50 PM | Total discheads | PRO | 6 | $70.00 | Micah Fairbanks | TRUE | Alden, NY | NY | US | Jacob Fairbanks | TRUE | Tonawanda, NY | NY | US | YES | |
27 | 6/30/24 2:06 PM | Free Jamples | PRO | 6 | $70.00 | Kevin Collins | FALSE | Freehold, NJ | NJ | US | Kieran Moyle | FALSE | Montclair, NJ | NJ | US | NO | |
28 | 6/30/24 11:27 PM | The Showstoppers | PRO | 5 | $70.00 | Ezra Nicholson | TRUE | St Thomas, ON | ON | CA | Kurt Watson | TRUE | St Thomas, ON | ON | CA | YES | |
29 | 7/3/24 7:32 PM | CookShank | AM | 3 | $80.00 | Tyler Cook | TRUE | Erie, PA | PA | US | Chris Cruikshank | TRUE | Erie, PA | PA | US | YES | |
30 | 7/4/24 4:25 PM | Lighthouse Launchers | AM | 2 | $80.00 | Chris Edgington | TRUE | Bunker Hill, IN | IN | US | Jeff Bingham | TRUE | Sneads Ferry, NC | NC | US | YES | |
31 | 7/22/24 11:43 AM | Luma | AM | 3 | $80.00 | Mark Halliday | TRUE | Whitby, ON | ON | CA | Lucy Halliday | TRUE | Whitby, ON | ON | CA | YES | |
32 | 7/23/24 7:03 PM | What were we thinking | AM | 2 | $80.00 | Lynn Koszuta | TRUE | Cheektowaga, NY | NY | US | Tom Koszuta | TRUE | Cheektowaga, NY | NY | US | YES | |
33 | 8/7/24 1:59 PM | OvHos | AM | 3 | $80.00 | Nicholas Watts | TRUE | Dunkirk, NY | NY | US | Mike Donaldson | TRUE | Dunkirk, NY | NY | US | YES | |
34 | 8/9/24 1:38 PM | Young Guns | PRO | 6 | NY Marketing | $0.00 | Charles Rizzo | TRUE | Eden, NY | NY | US | Ajay Cybulski | TRUE | Angola, NY | NY | US | YES |
35 | 8/10/24 5:23 PM | Twenty One and Done | AM | 3 | $80.00 | Scott Silverman | FALSE | Hamburg, NY | NY | US | Chris Cybulski | FALSE | Angola, NY | NY | US | NO | |
36 | 8/14/24 11:11 PM | Gnome Problem | AM | 3 | $80.00 | Jason Manijak | TRUE | Rockville, MD | MD | US | Jess Dennis | TRUE | Getzville, NY | NY | US | YES | |
37 | 8/17/24 11:43 PM | JZACK ATTACK | PRO | 5 | $80.00 | Jack Puttre | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | Zack Flint | TRUE | Tonawanda, NY | NY | US | YES | |
38 | 8/18/24 4:24 PM | Rocketbear and the frie | AM | 1 | $80.00 | Gail Londner | TRUE | Buffalo, NY | NY | US | Lance Dennis | TRUE | Amherst, NY | NY | US | YES | |
39 | 8/23/24 3:55 PM | Never Stop Never Stopping | AM | 4 | $80.00 | Mathew Goodwin | TRUE | Rochester, NY | NY | US | Trevor Leinenbach | TRUE | Rochester, NY | NY | US | YES | |
40 | 8/24/24 1:09 PM | Cowboy Crusaders | AM | 3 | $90.00 | Charlie Harten | FALSE | NY | NY | US | Ricky Melville | FALSE | NO |