I remember that Greater Hartford Open Tony won. He was great under pressure, survived a two frame roll off, and then in the finals shot 279. That qualified him for Firestone one week later and he was runner up. Two weeks, $51,000.
That was tough bowling for the big hook players. Down and in is the way to go in most tournaments. There was nothing like PBA bowling with Chris and Nelson and then going to WWOS with the man, the myth, the legendary Jim McKay.
I remember watching this and thinking it was lame how they made them wear suits for the interview. And the Sports Illustrated column that Baker talks about turned about to be very disparaging and focused on Tony Westlake's weight. It might have been the last time they did a write up for the TOC winner.
Agreed! Average professional bowler makes $25,000 a year, that’s hard to live off of. It can be a discouraging fact that keeps talent out of professional bowling
Unfortunately it costs money to maintain a structure that is open at best nine months out of the year. Our local lanes are owned by a person who loves the sport, he works another job just to stay afloat.
I had a Roto Star. Not a well known brand but one of my best I ever had in the late 70's and early 80's. I was told you couldn't drill those off center because they had side weight and it would be illegal.
I remember that Greater Hartford Open Tony won. He was great under pressure, survived a two frame roll off, and then in the finals shot 279. That qualified him for Firestone one week later and he was runner up. Two weeks, $51,000.
That was tough bowling for the big hook players. Down and in is the way to go in most tournaments. There was nothing like PBA bowling with Chris and Nelson and then going to WWOS with the man, the myth, the legendary Jim McKay.
I remember watching this and thinking it was lame how they made them wear suits for the interview. And the Sports Illustrated column that Baker talks about turned about to be very disparaging and focused on Tony Westlake's weight. It might have been the last time they did a write up for the TOC winner.
habyss size and weight of a bowler should have never been a focus, it’s not football or basketball.
The interviews were done at the breakfast, that's why they were wearing suits.
It's a crying shame that 26 years later, the Tournament of Champions winner still gets $50,000!
+Traducteur1 The tour sucks. Not worth playing.
it will comeback sucker
Agreed! Average professional bowler makes $25,000 a year, that’s hard to live off of. It can be a discouraging fact that keeps talent out of professional bowling
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Good to see the old 1990 yellow dot Legend was out hitting the Columbia u dot.
Pink Hammer ! I still have one.
Interesting insight into Ferraro after this...
www.si.com/vault/1990/05/07/121945/everything-is-relatives-homebody-dave-ferraro-won-the-firestone
I miss bowling where you could hear the ball rolling down the lane.
Me too. I can't afford it. Bowling prices have soared since I bowled last.
Unfortunately it costs money to maintain a structure that is open at best nine months out of the year. Our local lanes are owned by a person who loves the sport, he works another job just to stay afloat.
@ 1:23 a little change
@ 1:09 cue the intro
such a shame to see a pro miss a single pin spare.
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anandguruji83 who cares
that will make me very ecstatic....LMAO!....
i got a brunswick 300
I had a Roto Star. Not a well known brand but one of my best I ever had in the late 70's and early 80's. I was told you couldn't drill those off center because they had side weight and it would be illegal.
Chas S I had a Roto Star also in the 70’s, it was a great ball. The ball was well known among professionals at that time.
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anandguruji83 what’s your point?
I never cared for Tip Toe Ferraro.