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Lyman F. Sheats Jr.

person4 mentionsFirst seen Oct 11, 2017Last seen Nov 4, 2025

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Lyman F. Sheats Jr. is a person mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Lyman F. Sheats Jr. developed and coded many of today's most popular titles

    Source: Pinball News Hall of Fame 2022Current Pinball News Hall of Fame Members
  • factualhigh

    Lyman Sheets won the 1993 PAPA World Championship

    Source: David Dennis citing Playmeter magazine article and historical recordInside The Mind Of Lyman Sheats
  • factualhigh

    Lyman Sheets finished just outside the top-8 qualifiers at Pinball Expo 1991 after having minimal recent tournament play

    Source: David Dennis citing Lyman's own accountInside The Mind Of Lyman Sheats
  • factualhigh

    Lyman recognized pinball as a skill-based game after watching players dominate at Eight Ball Deluxe in college, which became foundational to his design philosophy

    Source: Lyman's direct quote about discovering skill in pinballInside The Mind Of Lyman Sheats

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  • factualhigh

    In 1992, Lyman Sheets finished second place in multiple tournaments, consistently missing the top position

    Source: David Dennis from tournament recordsInside The Mind Of Lyman Sheats