This is what I lived for when I was a kid! Every Saturday afternoon, I'd watch the "Professional Bowlers Tour" on ABC Sports, and watch my favorite bowlers compete. I still watch the pros every now and then on ESPN Sundays... so great to see some of my favorites still competing past 50 years old! And lest I forget... Rest in peace, Chris Schenkel!
Brings back some great memories. My first bowling ball was the Johnny Patraglia LT-48. So nice to see Mark Roth in action again, he was my favorite when i was learning the game. I met him at the old King Louie Tournament in Kansas City, he was gracious with his time and also signed the tournament program for me.
My father golfed with mark Roth at Whitevale golf club 3 years before Mark had his stroke. Cliff Thorburn used to golf a lot with my father they both live/lived on the same street in Unionville. My father died Cliff is still alive.
Dave and Steve Ferraro owned and ran Midcity lanes in Kingston ,New York . I bowled on Sunday nite mixed with my brother and great friends for over ten years. Dave was a real down to earth person and great bowler. His father was a great bowler of his times also. I miss those days and Dave should have not been robbed of that second strike and not have 2 pins standing. That would have been a turning point in Dave's life . Dave where ever you are brother , I hope you're rolling strikes!
The real classic is the gutterball heard around the world at 45:18 when Del Ballard Jr. hands the title to Pete Weber because he rolled a gutterball for absolutely no reason what so ever!
My father golfed with mark Roth at Whitevale golf club 3 years before Mark had his stroke. Cliff Thorburn used to golf a lot with my father they both live/lived on the same street in Unionville. My father died Cliff is still alive.
I was a 4 time national champion in YBC and bowled in the men's majors at April Lanes. Chuck Park was a better bowler than me in 5 pin. Not many others were.
45:18 This video also includes Del Ballard Jr. and what I call "The gutterball heard around the world"! The time he deliberately rolled a gutterball for no reason and handed the title to Pete Weber!
Back in the day many did both and still do today daveydork0... if you check it out, there are many sports stars that are avid bowlers. My point is when you try to define cool... you ain't cool.
Dave and Steve Ferraro owned and ran Midcity lanes in Kingston ,New York . I bowled on Sunday nite mixed with my brother and great friends for over ten years. Dave was a real down to earth person and great bowler. His father was a great bowler of his times also. I miss those days and Dave should have not been robbed of that second strike and not have 2 pins standing. That would have been a turning point in Dave's life . Dave where ever you are brother , I hope you're rolling strikes!
This is what I lived for when I was a kid! Every Saturday afternoon, I'd watch the "Professional Bowlers Tour" on ABC Sports, and watch my favorite bowlers compete. I still watch the pros every now and then on ESPN Sundays... so great to see some of my favorites still competing past 50 years old! And lest I forget... Rest in peace, Chris Schenkel!
@Austin Weston Not the garbage Fox has, "he went for a burger and fries and came home with steak and potatoes. "
From 1964 to date, I watched all these shows live. I was 10 yrs old and started in league in 1964.
Chris Schenkel and Bo Burton, I loved watching these guys grow up. Every Saturday I looked forward watching the tour. Not quite the same now....
Randy Pedersen ruined bowling as the world's worst commentator.
Bo was the next best second generation bowler besides Pete Weber.
45:18 With the gutterball heard around the world!
By: Del Ballard Jr.
Brings back some great memories. My first bowling ball was the Johnny Patraglia LT-48. So nice to see Mark Roth in action again, he was my favorite when i was learning the game. I met him at the old King Louie Tournament in Kansas City, he was gracious with his time and also signed the tournament program for me.
My father golfed with mark Roth at Whitevale golf club 3 years before Mark had his stroke. Cliff Thorburn used to golf a lot with my father they both live/lived on the same street in Unionville. My father died Cliff is still alive.
Dave and Steve Ferraro owned and ran Midcity lanes in Kingston ,New York . I bowled on Sunday nite mixed with my brother and great friends for over ten years. Dave was a real down to earth person and great bowler. His father was a great bowler of his times also. I miss those days and Dave should have not been robbed of that second strike and not have 2 pins standing. That would have been a turning point in Dave's life . Dave where ever you are brother , I hope you're rolling strikes!
Mark Roth made history. He made it look so fun.
Love how everyone is genuinely happy for him, 300 .
Bowling was a great TV sport. It remains a great sport.
One of the oldest televised sports, due to the camera limitations at the time, that’s why Boxing and pro wrestling were popular back then.
Still a classic! Love it! Thanks for the upload!
The real classic is the gutterball heard around the world at 45:18 when Del Ballard Jr. hands the title to Pete Weber because he rolled a gutterball for absolutely no reason what so ever!
My father golfed with mark Roth at Whitevale golf club 3 years before Mark had his stroke. Cliff Thorburn used to golf a lot with my father they both live/lived on the same street in Unionville. My father died Cliff is still alive.
3858 5 man team series is just nuts!! This a 257 average per player for the day..talk about on fire!!
Haven't watched this since I wore out Dad's VHS copy. Sweet.
5:28 can i get a re-rack??
42:53 In 1991 Bowling Great Pete Weber Won The United States Open For A 2nd Time
With No Problems Well Almost No Problems
It's a shame sanctioned bowling is down to one point three million bowlers it used to be close to 10 million Bowlers in 1979 1980
7:50 ten pins answer to the flipper
Good video
what year is this?
These guys struck on lane 24 a lot! lol
They didn't even mention the sport of Five pin Bowling up here in Canada
I was a 4 time national champion in YBC and bowled in the men's majors at April Lanes. Chuck Park was a better bowler than me in 5 pin. Not many others were.
38:11 WE HAVE IT! WE HAVE IT
My old buddy Dave Ferraro
What's going on with sponsorships ? Benoit 300 game was bowled with a Columbia ball wile wearing a Brunswick shirt !!!
45:18 This video also includes Del Ballard Jr. and what I call "The gutterball heard around the world"!
The time he deliberately rolled a gutterball for no reason and handed the title to Pete Weber!
0:43 0:44
0:43 0:44
Ball players will always be cooler than bowlers. Always
Back in the day many did both and still do today daveydork0... if you check it out, there are many sports stars that are avid bowlers. My point is when you try to define cool... you ain't cool.
If you watch the Mark Roth 710 split pickup he actually fouls over the gutter
Dave and Steve Ferraro owned and ran Midcity lanes in Kingston ,New York . I bowled on Sunday nite mixed with my brother and great friends for over ten years. Dave was a real down to earth person and great bowler. His father was a great bowler of his times also. I miss those days and Dave should have not been robbed of that second strike and not have 2 pins standing. That would have been a turning point in Dave's life . Dave where ever you are brother , I hope you're rolling strikes!