Hall of Fame – St. Paul

Pioneer Superior Performance 1974

A league bowler for 24 years. Lifetime average over 195. Has two sanctioned 300 games and a high series of 791. Member of ABC team All-Events Champions in 1957, leading team with a 2007 total. In 1957 he was a member of the Bowlers Journal All American team. National All Star average of 198 for 119 games. Was a finalist in 1962, also rolled a 300 game in the finals. Holds a World’s Invitational average of 196 for 96 games. Member of State Championship team in 1959, 1966 and 1972. Won State Singles and All-Events in 1959. Holder of seven City Titles (Team in 1960, 1969 and 1970; Singles, 1959; Doubles, 1957 and 1961 All-Events, 1959). Won George Dodor Memorial Plaque in 1970. Captured 700 Club title in 1958. Won St. Paul Singles Classic title in 1967. Member of St. Paul All City team four times.

Pioneer Superior Performance – 2010

Meritorious Service – 1986

Began bowling at the age of 17 and continued until his death in March of 1979, a span of 52 years. During these years he participated in all aspects of the game and served as secretary-treasurer of the Hillcrest Classic league and its predecessor, the Payne Avenue Classic league, for 29 years. Was a member and/or life member of the board of directors of the Men’s Association for more than 40 years, serving as its president during the 1949-50 season. Was proud of the fact that at the time of his death, he was one of only two men to have served as president of both the Men’s Association and the “700” Club of St. Paul. Had numerous 700’s to his credit; his first was also his largest, a 766, which included a 297 game. His high average was 199+ which he accomplished in the Payne Avenue Classic league. Participated in many ABC tournaments over the years and never missed the City Association Championship tournaments. At the age of 68, bowling on a team with three sons, he bowled a 660 series which was high in the league for that season.

Pioneer Superior Performance – 2001

Other accomplishments are 15-300 games, 7-299 games, 2-298 game, 2-800’s with a High Series of 805, Hi Average of 235 and numerous 700 series (50 in 99-00 alone), St. Paul Masters Champ in 1993 at Midway Pro Bowl, Runner up in the first Senior Masters held at Drkula’s in 1998, Midwest Senior Bowler of the year for the years 1997 through 1999, MSC #1 Team for the years 1996-00, has 4 MSC titles, and has been selected to be on the St. Paul All-City Team nine times (5 times as a First Team).

Pioneers of Yesterday – 1997

Andy started bowling in 1956. He has bowled one 299 and two 298’s. His highest series is 798 and his highest average is 214. Andy won the St. Paul Masters in 1972, the second year of the tournament. He has bowled in the Drkula’s Classic League on Monday nights since 1962. He was 6th in the Doubles Event of the 1965 ABC Tournament held in St. Paul. King of the All City Team in 1969-70 and on the All City Team in 1971-72. He was Secretary of the Drkula Monday night Classic for 10 years. He was the owner of HI Score Bowling Supply for 15 years and sponsored nearly 30 teams over the years. Dick Ritger and Andy ran a Bowling Academy in Australia under the sponsorship of AMF from 1985-90. They traveled twice a year (Spring and Fall) for a total of 45 days each time. Andy was responsible for Ball drilling clinics for the FIQ team of Australia, coaching Boys and Girls Youth Camps and instructing and setting up AMF Pro Shops for various bowling centers in Australia. He also served as coach for a FIQ team from United Arab Emirates (1991-1993) for three years which was interrupted by the Gulf War. During those three years he participated tournaments in 13 countries throughout Europe and Asia. He also conducted Pro Shop Clinics at the same time.

Superior Performance – 2018

Scott started bowling in 1977 as a junior bowler at Hinickers Lanes in Hastings, Minnesota.  Took the 1978-79 season off as his family was building a bowling center that year, but has been bowling every season since then.    His career bowling accomplishments to date include:

St Paul Honors and Championships:

St. Paul All-City Team:  2002
Honorable Team:  1999, 2003, 2005
1994, St Paul 700 Club High Game

Tournament Championships:

Minnesota State USBC Open Tournament
1999, Actual & HDCP Doubles
1999, Actual & HDCP All Events
2007, Team All Events
2013, Actual & HDCP Team
2014, Actual & HDCP Doubles
2011, Minneapolis Team Challenge

Miscellaneous:

Member of 4-Man Minnesota State Team High Game Record – 1156 at Texa Tonka.
2014 Mpls All City Honorable Mention

300 Games:  34     800 Series:  12   High Series:  847
High League Average:  239

Pioneer Superior Performance – 2003

Gary started bowling in 1959 at the age of 8 in Duluth. He became the first junior to shoot a 700 series in Duluth and also averaged 195 in the 1967-68 season, which was a new record at the time.

Gary has 23 Association Titles, including 6 Minnesota State Titles: State Actual Team in 1996; State Handicap Team in 1996; State Actual Team in 2000; State Handicap Team in 2000; State Team All Events in 2000; State Team All Events in 2001.

He has 13 St. Paul Titles: City Team Actual in 1995; City Handicap Team in 1995; City Actual Doubles in 1994 (1499 Tournament Record); City Handicap Doubles in 1994; City Actual Team in 1997; City Handicap Team in 1997; City Actual Doubles in 1998; City Actual Team in 2000; City Handicap Team in 2000; City Actual Team in 2002; City Handicap Team in 2002 and St. Paul Team Challenge in 1994 and 1999.

Four Minneapolis Titles: Actual Doubles in 1996 and Minneapolis Team Challenge in 2000, 2002 and 2003. Other Titles include: 1999 Midwest Team Challenge and 1978  Garden Center (Alexandria) doubles.  Gary was a member of the All City 1st Team in 1996 and 2nd Team in 2000. He was also a member of the Budweiser All Star League Championship Team in 1998-99 and 1^st Team MSC in 2001.

He has bowled 2-299’s, 16- 300’s, 4-800’s and has a high series of 813 with a high average for one year of 240.53 (formerly a State Record and as of 2002-03 The St. Paul Record). He is married to Jan and has three children named Kristi, Gary and Theresa.  He is also the owner of the On Track Pro Shops which are located throughout the Twin Cities.

Meritorious Service 1965

Member of championship team that won the Women’s Northern Tournament. Member of team that won Red River Valley Tournament in Fargo, ND. Member of Women’s City Board approximately 20 years, serving last 11 years as Sergeant-at-Arms. A league secretary for 13 years and is now in her 33rd consecutive year as a member of this league. Has attended 22 WIBC Tournaments.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1975

Began his bowling career in 1918 at the Bilbow Lanes. Is still an active bowler at age 74, covering a span of over 55 years. Was a member of the first team in St. Paul known to come out with colored shirts. Together with his wife, supervised two Railway Express national tournaments held in St. Paul in 1962 and 1970. At age 61 rolled high actual series of 658 in 1961 City Tournament. Has four 700 totals to his credit, two of which were rolled at age 70. At that same age, held high average in two leagues, 199 in Midway Enterprise and 198 in the Capitol City loop. Won the National Seniors All-Events title (six games) in 197l with a total of 1205, which stands as a record to date. Participated in four leagues in the 1973-74 season with a composite average 179.

Superior Performance 2017

Dan started bowling in 1987. 
He has the highest average for those participating for 25 years in the St Paul 700 Club Tournament (which would include bowling at Falcon, Maplewood, Mattie’s and Flaherty’s).    Dan also received his 25 year consecutive participation award from the USBC in 2015 in El Paso, TX.  His career bowling accomplishments to date are:

St Paul Honors and Championships:

St. Paul Open Tournament
1994, Actual Singles
2012, HDCP & Actual Team
St. Paul All-City Team :  1995
King of St. Paul Bowlers:  1995

Tournament Championships:

Minnesota State USBC Open Tournament
2010, Actual Singles
Minnesota State Mixed USBC Tournament
2004, Actual Doubles & Team
1994, Central Bowlers Alliance title
2008, Minneapolis Masters Champion

Miscellaneous:

1994-95, National Award 3^rd Place Mixed Division (4 men & 1 woman)
1996, St Paul 700 Club (Falcon) – He shot 1048 which was never beat at Falcon.
2012, St Paul 700 Club Champion (Maplewood

300 Games:  14     800 Series:  5    High Series:  836

High League Average:  230

Pioneer Superior Performance 2012

Karyn has bowled in the St. Paul Bowling Association for at least 15 years.  National Accomplishments is a 17^th Place Finish with a 684 in the 2005 WIBC Tournament in Tulsa Oklahoma.  State Accomplishments include: Women’s State Scratch Team Champion in 2001. 2008 and 2009; 2004 State Mixed Scratch Team Champion; 2005 State Mixed Doubles Champion; 2008 Women’s State Scratch All-Events Champion. City Accomplishments include: 2004 St. Paul ‘600’ Club Scratch Champion; 2004 and 2008 St. Paul Women’s City Scratch Doubles Champion; 2009 and 2010 St. Paul Women’s City Team Scratch and HDCP Team Champion; 2011 St Paul Women’s Team Scratch Champion; 2010 St. Paul Mixed City Doubles Scratch and HDCP Champion.  Karyn was also an All City Team Member (1998 thru 2009 and 2011 where she was elected Queen in 1999-2000. 2000-01, 2003-04 and 2004-05) and an All City Team Honorable Mention in 1997-98 and again in 2009-10).  Other accomplishments include: 2004 Scratch Singles Champion in the Minneapolis City Tournament; 2004 Minneapolis Women’s City Tournament Team Champion; 2009 Minneapolis ‘600’ Club Scratch Champion; 2009 Minneapolis Women’s City Tournament HDCP and Scratch Team Champion; 2009 MWST Champion; 2010 Minneapolis Women’s City Tournament HDCP and Scratch Team Champion.  She has also bowled in 20 National Tournaments, 20 State Tournaments and 20 City Tournaments. Karyn has 2-300’s, a High Series of 774 and a High Average of 217.  Karyn was also a member of the St. Paul USBC Board from 2000-2009

Pioneer Superior Performance 2000

Tom has been an active St. Paul league bowler for 36 years.  He is a manager for an international computer consulting company and is married with two children and two grandchildren.  Tom is a certified bowling coach with 12 years involvement in young bowling leagues (1978 – 83) at Maplewood Bowl and (1996 – present) at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl.  His high game is 300, high three games is 796, high league average is 218, and he has compiled over 300  700 series. Tom has 22 championship titles to his credit.

At a national level, Tom holds two titles that include Peterson Classic Doubles Champion in 1974 and the Big Ten Champion in 1966.  At the Minnesota State level, Tom holds two State Team Champion titles in 1987-88 (Midway Pro Bowl team), which won the “actual” and “handicap” team events. He also has five St. Paul City actual titles: All Events in 1978, Team Event (Midway Pro Bowl team) in 1978, Doubles Event in 1979-80, Singles Event in 1978 and St. Paul Masters Champion in 1978. Other tournament titles include: eight team titles – Fargo (2), Hibbing (3), Minnehaha (1) and St. Cloud (2); two singles titles at Minnehaha Lanes and Holy Cross; two doubles titles at Minnehaha and one all events title at Minnehaha. In 1998,
Tom led the Venetian Inn team in setting the 9th highest Minnesota State team score (a 3628 total) with a 770 series, finishing with a 300 game. Tom has competed in State and City tournaments for 34 years and this year will mark 31 years competing in the ABC Tournament.

Meritorious Service 1965

A sponsor of bowling teams for 53 years. Has always donated generously to various bowling promotions. Organized B’nai B’rith leagues on both St. Paul and Statewide basis. Instrumental in establishing City and State Elks bowling organizations. Has always been an active bowler with an average around the 180 mark.

Meritorious Service 1974

Has been a member of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association Board of Directors 27 years and Secretary of same for the past 15 years. He also is a Past President of the Association. He has been a member of the Minnesota State Bowling Association for 15 years and is current secretary of the State Bowling Council, his third term in that capacity. He is a member of the American Legion and State Order of Moose and Eagles #33, and competes yearly in their state bowling meets. He has carried averages in the 180-185 bracket. He is a member of the St. Paul Chapter of the 700 Club. He served on the committee which was instrumental in bringing the 1965 ABC Tournament to St. Paul. He was a member of the Class A City Championship team in 1973.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1974

Sponsored bowling teams for more than 40 years. Member of St. Paul 700 Club, serving as King Pin of the group in 1970-71. Has had 25 series over 700. Has bowled two 1800 series in ABC tournament competition. Lifetime high series of 758 and high single game of 288. At age 17 was youngest member of City League and considered one of the area’s top south paw bowlers. Still an active bowler after 50 years of competition, with a lifetime average of 190 plus. Has bowled in the Petersen Classic tournament 34 of the past 35 years.

Meritorious Service 1999

Jim began his bowling career in a men’s handicap league in 1950 at Bilbow’s in downtown St. Paul. (Dad’s team for Schuneman’s). Since 1950, Jim has been active in many aspects of bowling. He has set pins, bowled, managed bowling centers and is currently the proprietor of Falcon Bowl. Jim started by setting pins at the Park Rec., then became involved in managing: Park Rec. (1955-63), Midway Industrial Bowl (1957-59, Sibley Bowl (1963-66). After retiring from American Can Company, Jim managed St. Bernard’s Lanes from 1980-88, Lyn-Del Lanes 1988-91. In the fall of 1991, Jim and his brother acquired Falcon Bowl. From 1957-60 he served on the St. Paul Bowling Association Board of Directors and in 1993 to present on the Minnesota State Bowling Association. He started the KSTP Classic League (1957) which became the Midway Classic League in 1959, at Midway Industrial Bowl. In 1960, he became a certified coach (State of MN) under the guidance of Brunswick rep – Buddy Bomar. He organized and ran the Super Senior CBA Tournament from 1989-91. Jim has bowled in 40 ABC National Tournaments. At the 1968 event he was nicknamed the ‘Cincinnati Kid’. In league play, Jim has been a captain of two Classic teams for 42 years. He finished 2nd in the State Doubles with Steve Babcock in 1990 at Southdale Bowl. He won the Singles title of the St. Paul Senior Mixed Tournament in 1995. In 1993, Jim won the Gold Medal in the State Senior Games to qualify as the Minnesota State representative in the National Senior Olympics in Baton Rouge, LA. He repeated this in 1997 at Tuscon, AZ and again in 1999 at Orlando, Florida. He served as the President of the St. Paul 700 Club in 1987-88. His highest average is 203, has many 700 plus series, rolled a 298, a 300 game in 1960 and has a high series of 790.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2018 MERITORIOUS SERVICE

Joe started bowling in 1958 and enjoyed the sport for 29 years before a torn bicep tendon cut his bowling career short.  He averaged 203 in the early 1960’s which was one of the top 50 averages in the nation.  Tough head-to-head competitor and averaged in the low 200’s over the course of his career.  He bowled many St Paul Open and Minnesota State Open tournaments with St Paul Open Actual Doubles titles in 1962-63 and 1968-69.

Joe had 2-300s and a high series of 777.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2012

Roger started bowling in 1957.  St Paul accomplishments include Actual Team and Handicap Team Champion in 1982, Actual All Events Champion in 2000.  He was a member of the St Paul All City Team in 1980. Roger rolled a 279 triplicate in 2008 at West Side Lanes.   State accomplishments include teaming with Dick Halversen in 1974 to win Actual Doubles.  In 1976 and 1981 Roger and Jim Lindquist won Actual Doubles titles.  He was competing with the Grain Belt Beer team in 1976 when they won the Actual Team Event.  In 1979 he was part of another winning team as the Pabst Blue Ribbon won the Actual Team Event.  Additional accomplishments include winning the Minneapolis City Actual Team Event in 1979 and 1983.  He also won two Central Bowlers Alliance tournaments in 1981 and was voted to the All CBA First Team once and Second Team twice.   While competing in the CBA at Drkula’s 32 Bowl, he established St Paul history by becoming the first St Paul bowler to roll 3 perfect games in one day.   National accomplishments include success at the Senior High Roller in Las Vegas (1^st –3 times, 2^nd – 1 time, 3^rd – 1 time and 9^th – 1 time).   He also won the ABT National Las Vegas and Team Hoinke Classic in Ohio.  Placed second in Bowlers Journal in Doubles and was named Senior High Roller Player of the Year.  He bowled 24-300’s, 8-800’s with a High Series of 845 and High Average of 231

Meritorious Service 1983

A league bowler for 36 years, had a career high game of 274 in the 1956-57 season, and received the St. Paul WBA award for high three game total of 679 during the 1961-62 season. A member of the City championship team in 1963-64 and on the All-City team the same year. In 1974 was actual champion of the St. Paul 600 Club and served as Vice- President for three years. Member of many league championship teams and held various league offices. Started one of the first Junior bowling leagues in St. Paul in 194l when Junior bowling was just being established nationwide. A member of the Ways and Means committee for the 1950 WIBC tournament and Convention bid; chairperson for St. Paul WBA 25 ^th Anniversary City Awards Dinner Elected to the St. Paul WBA board and served 16 years; nine years as a director and seven years as Sergeant-at-Arms. On the Hall of Fame committee for nine years and served as vice-president of that group. Has competed in 17 WIBC tournaments and served as National delegate 16 times.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2004

Began bowling in 1942 at the ripe old age of 28. Tournament Accomplishments are: St. Paul City Singles Title in 1962-63 with a 704; the 700 Club Class “C” Title in 1982 with 809 for 4 games; the 700 Club Class “C” Title in 1984 with 811 for 4 games; the St. Paul City Scratch Team Title in 1966-67.

His highest league Average was 209 and rolled a high game of 299 with many 700 series to his credit. Director of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association from 1964-1980. Elected President of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association for the 1974-75 Bowling Season. Bowled in the St. Paul All Star League for 25 years.

Meritorious Service 1976

Served as the President of the American Bowling Congress during the 1975-76 season. Elected to ABC Board of Directors in 196l and became a vice president in 1967. Member of ABC Legal Committee for five years and also served on Collegiate Division, Foreign Competition, Tournament Prize, High Score and Awards Review, and Industry Relations committees. Joined the board of directors of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association in early 1950’s (served as its president) and Minnesota State Men’s Bowling Association and has been a member of the board of directors thereof since 1962. Past President of the Minnesota State Bowling Council. Named winner of Minnesota State Bowling Proprietors Association’s annual “Tell ‘Em So Award” in 1969. Has career high game of 279 and 666 series, with a top average of 194.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1986

Began her bowling career at Mauer’s Bowling Lanes in 1947. She was the first woman to bowl a 600 series at Mauer’s, a 605 in 1957. Her first 600 was two years prior and since then, has rolled many 600 series. She has many titles to her credit. In 1971, she won the St. Paul 600 Club Handicap Championship and again in 1975 was the 600 Club champion. She won the Elsie’s Lucky 13 tournament in 1965. She was the Eagles State champion in singles and all events in 1972 and the singles champion again in 1978. Rosie and Doris Metraus were doubles champs in the Fraulein Kegle tournament in St. Cloud. She and her team won St. Paul City tournament in 1966-67 and 1970-71. Her high single game is a 269 and her highest three-game series is 651. Highest average was 180. She has bowled in 23 National WIBC tournaments and over 30 in our State and Local champion tournaments. She has bowled in the St. Paul All-Star and St. Paul Ladies City leagues over 25 years. Her team has won many league championships. She is a past director of the St. Paul 600 Club and has held many league offices during her many years of bowling.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1989

Has bowled since 1958 and first tested her bowling skills in St. Paul’s All Star League the 1969-70 season. In 1972, joined the City League. Since joining those two leagues, has always been in the top ten averages for both leagues. Has been Secretary for a mixed league bowling with her husband for twenty years. Is currently President of the St. Paul All Star League and has also been that league’s Secretary. Also, for several years, helped coach junior bowlers. Has been a member of the championship team twice in each of the St. Paul All Star and City leagues. Was also a member of the team which won the St. Cloud Fraulein Kegler. In 1978, bowled for Christy Optical which placed ninth in Team event in the WIBC Tournament’s Open Class. Once finished second in the St. Paul City All Events and once tied for sixth high average in the city for the Women’s Bowling Association. Has participated in 14 WIBC tournaments and many state and local tournaments. Member of St. Paul’s All City team seven times including Queen twice. Also a member of St. Paul’s Honorable Mention All City team three times. Since 1964, has maintained averages ranging from 177 to 192. Has bowled over 100 600 or more series including 700 and 703. Her personal best game is 297 with a final high season average of 192.

Meritorious Service 1966

First Secretary of Women’s City Association, being elected in 1939 and serving two years. Has been treasurer of that organization ever since 194l. Highly instrumental in helping to secure the WIBC Tournament in St. Paul in 1950. Has been a member of Women’s City League since 1939, serving in the capacities of President, Sergeant-at-Arms and Secretary, holding the latter post since 1952. Has bowled in 20 WIBC Tournaments, serving as a delegate 15 years.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1979

League bowler since 1930. Instrumental in organizing a number of leagues. Has been secretary of the Trade Union League for more than 25 years and primarily responsible for enlarging that league from 8 to its present 24-team roster. Wrote bowling column for that league in the Union Advocate for over 20 years. Member of Committee which reorganized the AFL-CIO tournament held annually in Rochester. Rolled 686 as captain of State AFL-CIO champions in 1968. Has served on board of directors of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association the past 18 years and became its president during the 1971-72 season. Served several years in various capacities on the Hall of Fame committee and was chairman of many other association Committees. Won both Jerry Noonan and George Dodor City tournament awards in 1973, rolling an actual 708 series. Has several other 700’s to his credit. Averaged 190 in his prime and still reaches the 180 mark in average.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1999

Involved in St. Paul Bowling for the better part of four decades from the 1940’s through the 1970’s. He was the originator and helped organize the “St. Paul All Star League” in 1949. He ensured all teams were sponsored and uniformed and sponsored a team himself. Clarence is probably best remembered for his generosity by sponsoring the first live TV coverage of bowling in St. Paul. He sponsored many teams in over 30 years of bowling and at times sponsored as many as 7 teams in one season. Clarence was also an avid bowler with a high game of 258, a high average of 180 and a member of the St. Paul 700 Club. His generous support of bowling and many other sports in St. Paul was accurately described by Pioneer Press columnist Don Riley when he wrote “Clarence undoubtedly is the most popular sponsor of athletic teams in St. Paul. Never has he been known to refuse a request for a jersey or some other article of athletic equipment from any player who ever stepped into his business office, regardless of creed or color.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1965

Has been bowling since 1907. At 70 years plus, he averaged between 175-180. Member of one State Championship team and several City Tournament team champions. Has rolled numerous 700 totals, with an all-time high of 784.Has rolled several 300 games in competition. Was active in helping both Senior Citizen and Junior Bowling groups

Pioneer Superior Performance 1998

Started bowling in 1971. In 1985, finished 2nd in Minnesota BPAA US Open qualifying. Placed in top 24 in Team USA National finals in 1991. Finished in the top 64 in the 1987 and 1991 WIBC Queen’s Tournaments. Finished 2nd in TEAM USA regional qualifying in 1988 and 1991. Was the Minnesota State TEAM USA Amateur champion for the years 1988, 1990 and 1991. In 1987, finished 3rd in Regional Ladies Professional Bowling Tournament. Member of Minnesota “State” 1993 Mixed Team champions. Member of Alexandria’s “Garden Center” 1990 Tournament’s Team champions and a member of St. Cloud’s “Fruelein Kegle” 1990 Tournament’s Team champions. Was a member of the 1992-93 Women’s Eau Claire, Wisconsin Team champions. Won Actual Singles with 688 and Actual All Events with 1914 in the 1993-94 Women’s Eau Claire, Wisconsin tournament. Was a member of the 1993-94 St. Paul “City” Actual and Handicap Team champions which, as of 1994, set a 53 year “City” team scoring record with an actual 3181. Was a member of the 1994-95 St. Paul “City” Actual and Handicap Team champions which, as of 1995, beat the “City” team scoring record they set in the previous year with an actual 3206. Won the Minneapolis “City” Doubles Actual and Handicap titles in 1994-95. Was a member of the “Mixed Foursome” team which, in 1994-95, set the WIBC/ABC National record for “Mixed Foursomes” in both high Actual Team Series with 2893 (a 241 average) and Actual Team Game with 982 (a 245.5 average). Won one LCBA title and was a member of two LCBA All Star teams and a member of two LCBA All Star second teams. Won three Minneapolis “City” Actual Team titles and won the 1990-91 Virginia Pechacek Memorial Award. Was a member of St. Paul’s All-City team three times and an “Honorable Mention” member of St. Paul’s All-City team three times. Has rolled numerous 600 plus series, 31 – 700 plus series, one 299, two 300s, a high series of 805 and has a high final season average to date of 210. Inducted in 1994 to the “Minneapolis Hall of Fame” in the Superior Performance Category. Inducted in 1997 to the Minnesota State Hall of Fame for Superior Performance.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2010

Meritorious Service 1987

Louise was elected to the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association Board of Directors in 1969. She served in that position until being elected Vice-President of that Association in 1977. She served as Vice-President until becoming President of that Association in 1980. As of her nomination in 1987, Louise was serving her seventh year as President of the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association. Is currently a member of the Minnesota Bowling Council, a Director of the St. Paul 600 Club and is a certified AJBC instructor. Coached junior bowling for six years and was local AJBC Secretary-Treasurer for four years. Has served on the St. Paul Hall of Fame Committee since 1971 and served as President for four years. She has served as Chairman of the Bowler’s Recognition Dinner and as a member of that committee many times. She’s instrumental in starting the Women’s Year End Average and Record’s Book and serving as chairman several times. Served on State Credentials Committee three years and State Nominating Committee one year. Served as delegate to both State and National conventions numerous times. Attended many Jamborees and Leadership Training Seminars. Starting bowling in 1959 at Sibley Bowl in a mixed doubles league. Has a high series of 683, high game of 278 and high average of 189. Member of St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association Team champions in 1983, tied for the St. Paul City All Events title in 1983, won the St. Paul 600 Club tournament in 1972 and won the scratch division of the Minnesota 600 Club tournament in 1979. Member of the St. Cloud Fraulein Kegler Team champions in the 1960’s and won the Mixed Doubles title at Sam’s in Hudson, WI. Receive the Virginia Pechacek Memorial Award (High Series St. Paul City team event) in 1983. Earned St. Paul All City Team honors for the 1973-74 season and St. Paul All City Second Team twice for the 1983-84 and 1984-85 season.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1972

Charter member of the MWBA. President of St. Paul WBA in 1949. Chairman of Ways and Means Committee for 1950 WIBC Tournament and Convention bid. Captain of four City championship teams. Queen of All-City team once and tied for Queen once. Has been a member of All-City team many times. Only St. Paul bowler to become a finalist in Queen’s Tournament. Member of St. Paul 600 Club, with a high 669, and has been a high average bowler for a number of years.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2008

Betty began bowling in 1950 at Robert Street Bowling and Union Depot.  Bowled in Thursday Pleasure (Hi Rollers League) for 37 years (29 years as Secretary-Treasurer).  She is currently bowling in 2 Leagues. Betty’s Hi Series is 661 in 1991-92 Season, Hi Game of 269 in the 1985-86 Season and a Hi Average of 175 in the 1991-92 Season.  She was honored as the Secretary of the Year in 1983-84 by the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association.  Betty was also elected to Director of the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association in 1987 and served for 18 years.  Accomplishments in Bowling include: Division 1 Team Champion in 1989-90 at Royal Downs, Bowled in 19 City Tournaments, Bowled in 20+ State Tournaments, Bowled in 13 National Tournaments and Delegate to the National Convention for 14 years.  She was also a Certified Lane Inspector from 1993-2005.  Betty also volunteered at State Tournaments in 1992, 1997 and 2002.  Duties as Director were the following: Chairman of the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame Committee for 8 years, Chairman of the Women’s Bowling Association All City Committee for 10 years and also served on Awards Committee for a number of years.  She has been serving on the USBC Hall of Fame Committee since 2006.

Meritorious Service 1966

Was Treasurer of Men’s City Association for 19 years until his death in 1965. Carried a composite average of 197 for 29 years in the City League and averaged in the high 190’s in the St. Paul Classic and other straightaway leagues. Member of 1957 Men’s State champions, won Men’s State All-Events in 1956 with a 1869 total. Member of the Board of Directors of the Men’s City Association for 25 years.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1991

Bowling involvement began over fifty years ago. During that time distinguished himself as an Association Board Member, Proprietor, Sponsor and bowler. Was Minnesota State Bowling Assn. Director from 1952 thru 1971, and President for the 1971-72 season and is currently an Honorary Life Member for that same Association. Was a member of the St. Paul Bowling Proprietor’s Assn. While in the bowling business at Midway Gardens and Toppies, sponsored many bowling teams. Bowled in the St. Paul City, Minnehaha Classic, St. Paul All Star and White Bear Masters leagues. Has also served as President for several of those leagues. Is a member of the St. Paul 700 Club and is currently bowling in two leagues. Bowling achievements include winning the Minnesota State Doubles title with Hall-of-Famer Joe Kolodziej, being a member of the St. Paul “B” Division Team champions for 1983-84 and bowled in the National All Star Invitational in Chicago in 1950. Was a member of the Honorable Mention All City team, rolled a high game of 298, a high series of 761, a high four game score of 1132 and has a final high season average of 202. Present average is 175.

Meritorious Service 2013

John has bowled 3-300 games, has a High Series of 787 and a High Average of 214.   Here are his many contributions to the sport of bowling:

St Paul USBC Assoc. Contributions:

2005-12, President St Paul USBC Assoc.
2012-present, Director St Paul USBC Assoc.
2004-05, Chairman St Paul USBC Transition Board
2003-05, President Greater St Paul Bowling Assoc.
1997-2002, Vice President Greater St Paul Bowling Assoc.
1988-97, Director Greater St Paul Bowling Assoc.
1997-2012, National Delegate
Developed On-Line Awards Program
Developed On-Line System for submitting statewide scoring records.
Webmaster for the St. Paul Assoc. 2001-11
Organized 18-20 teams for the St. Paul Assoc. Tournament for the past 20 years.
Secretary for over twenty year for a number of leagues.
Past Editor of the St Paul USBC Newsletter

Minnesota State USBC Assoc. Contributions:

2009-12, President Minnesota State USBC Assoc.
2003-08, Member Minnesota State Bowling Council Member
2005-09, Director Minnesota State USBC Assoc.
2000-05, Director Minnesota State Bowling Assoc.
Webmaster for the State of MN Bowling Assoc. Website from 2001-10.
Editor of the Minnesota State Newsletter

National Contributions:

2002, Workshop Presenter at the ABC National Convention

Pioneers of Yesterday 2005

John never bowled until his early twenties.  He had an overwhelming desire to play professional baseball and was offered contracts by the St. Louis Cardinals and a team in the Southern League.  His highest season average was 200 and he had 2 – 298 games with a 733 high series. He was a member of the Schmidt’s team when they won the league Championship bowling with Ed Maehren, Leo Mann, Norm Abrams Dick O’Brien and Bud Johnson.  He helped create the Twin Cities first traveling league.  He worked at the Minneapolis Recreation and owned Edina Bowling Center, Celebrity Lanes and Southdale Bowl.  John was the first proprietor in the world to offer baby-sitting for league participants.  He was also one of the first to have high-school classes brought to the bowling center during school hours under school supervision.  John was a great promoter of the junior bowling program.  He was also the first to have celebrity leagues with the Twins and the Vikings.  Some noted celebrities were Jim Kaat, Billy Martin, Rich Rollins, Herb Carneal and Ray Scott.  He was the commentator on Bowlerama and a commentator and Master of Ceremonies on All-Star Bowling.  He was able to make local celebrities out of some great local bowlers such as Fran Morrisette, Eddie Maehren, Dick O’Brien, Norm Abrams, Bill Fecht, Leo Mann and many others. He was instrumental in creating the CBA and was the Tournament Director for approximately 20 years. He also formed the Midwest Seniors Classic. He was always interested in Bowling and served in many capacities with the local BPAA, state BPAA and the National BPAA. He is a current member of the Minneapolis and CBA Hall of Fames.

Meritorious Service 1988

Member of the Greater St. Paul Men’s Bowling Association for 22 years and served as President during the 1976-77 season. Coached the St. Paul Junior Traveling League in its’ infancy and was St. Paul Junior Association Secretary from 1967 to 1975. Has served as Director on the Minnesota State Men’s Bowling Association since 1971 and also served as its’ Secretary. Was Minnesota State Junior Boys’ Secretary from 1970 to 1980. Member of the Minnesota State Bowling Council since 1971 and past King Pin (President) of the St. Paul 700 Club. During bowling career rolled many 700-or-more series including back-to-back 700s in 1969. Has participated in twenty ABC Tournaments. Retired from the 3M Company after 25 years, where he was instrumental in promoting the game of bowling. Member of the American Legion and Eagles #33, and competes yearly in their State Tournaments. Began bowling in 1934 in the Ancient Order of United Workman’s League. Averaged 185 to 190 in his early years of bowling.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1989

Involvement with bowling began nearly sixty years ago. In that time has distinguished himself as a bowler, bowling sponsor and proprietor. As a bowler, averaged between 190 and 200, won the St. Paul City Handicap All Events title during the 1967-68 season with 1991 (actual score was 1887), was a member of 1968 league championship teams and rolled 33 – 700 or more series with his first coming at age 17. Won the high average in various leagues 53 times. Personal bests are a 299 game and 758 series. Was a member of the Drkula’s team which, in 1959 reeled off 48 consecutive wins during league play for the (still stands) state record. Has also competed in several State and National tournaments. As a sponsor, has been a sponsor for 53 consecutive years and over that period sponsored many bowling teams. As a proprietor, is proprietor of four bowling centers in the St. Paul area. He has been a member of the St. Paul City and Minnesota State BPA’s for 31 years (as of 1988). Started the junior bowling program in South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights and West St. Paul in 1963. Hosted the first US Open in 1971, hosted junior boy’s and girl’s State Association tournaments for many years, the men’s and women’s St. Paul City tournaments, the boy’s and girl’s State Jamboree 17 times(as of 1988), the women’s St. Paul 600 Club tournament and the women’s WIBC at his New Hope Lanes.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1969

Member of the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association Executive Board for ten years. She presently is serving as Sergeant-at-Arms. Finished 13th in the finals of the National All Star Tournament, 1956. Finished 7th in the finals of the World’s Invitational Tournament, 1957. Twice State All Events Champion and holds the record for this event with a total of 19l4 bowled in 1959. Member of State Championship team. Member of City Championship team, shared City Doubles title, and twice City All-Events champion. Has been a member of every All City Team and has been Queen of the St. Paul Women bowlers five times. High average of 189 in 1959. Member of St. Paul 600 Club, with a high of 685 and still maintains a high average.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2001

Started bowling in WIBC leagues in 1965.  She bowled in as many as 5 leagues a year in the early 1980’s. Her top average was 190 during the late 1980’s, which she repeated in the 94-95 season.  She has three 700’s to her credit with 716 being the highest.  The 716 was bowled at Vilo lanes in St. Cloud.  Her top single game is 275. 
She has been a member of the All City team (twice), member of the All City Team second team (four), claimed the St. Paul City singles title with 671 in 1974-75, Queen of the All City Team in 1984-85, won the State Scratch All Events title in 1985 with a score of 1785, captured the State 600 Club championship in 1987 with a score of 637.
She has bowled in twenty-five WIBC National tournaments and 29 State tournaments.  She also served as Secretary of the Flaherty’s Flairs league for 7 years.

Meritorious Service 2006

Carole started bowling in 1959 and has bowled ever since.  She has been an active member of the Board of Directors for the Women’s St Paul Bowling Association since 1900-91 season and is a current Director of the St  Paul USBC Association.  Some of the offices held wee the following:  Director St. Paul 600 Club (1994-2000); Director/General Member St Paul YABA (1986-2002); Lane Certification for 10 years and level 2 coach for 15+ years.  State offices held are the following:  Sergeant  at Arms (YABA State)(2002-2006); Director of State YABA (1988-2002); Chairperson of WBA Nominating for 1 year and Chairperson of WBA Credential for 1 year.
Carole has bowler in 26 National Tournaments and has attended a number of State and National Conventions since being elected tot he Board in 1990.  She has served in all League Offices for many bowling league and is currently an active bowler.  Other contr4ibutions include: Worked Special Olympics in Bowling Venue 93 times); Helped out in the International Special Olympics; Has worked a Pro-Am Tournament. Tame USA, Queens, St Paul 600 Club, WBA, State, City Mixed and Open tournaments.  Carole has also been active in many City and State youth Tournaments.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2000

In 1947, he started his bowling career in the junior leagues in Rochester, Minnesota.  In 1950, he moved up from the junior leagues to bowling in ABC leagues.  In 1956-57, was a member of the 7th Army team.  At the national level, was a member of a Peterson Classic “Team” Championship team and has participated in 38 Peterson Classics as of 1996.  Once qualified for a BPAA sponsored National Doubles tournament and along with his partner, finished in 32nd place.  In 1972, led his team with 681 to the St. Paul City team Championship title and also earned the George Dodor Memorial award for having the high “actual” series for that event.  Once was second in doubles in the Minnesota “State” tournament.  Has won a Minnehaha Open Doubles title with his son, Keith.  A member of St. Paul’s All City team for the 1971-72 season. Since his start in ABC leagues; he has won the high average title three times in the Hillcrest Classic League, once in the Hillcrest Major League, twice in the Tousley Ford Classic League, and twice in the North Star Classic League.  Has for two years, coached juniors at his home bowling center and for four years, coached a Junior Traveling League.  A lifetime ABC composite league average of 200+ through the 1998-99 season.  Has rolled three 300’s (the last at the age of 64 in 1997 at Maplewood Bowl), between 150 and 200 – 700 plus series, high series is 792 and his high final season average to date is 213.

Meritorious Service 1980

Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association the past 20 years and a past president of the organization. As chairman of the Board’s Historical committee, undertook two research projects covering a span of seven years. The first carried to completion the roster of Association past presidents dating back to the year 1903; the second involved the early history of bowling in St. Paul (1877-1903). Member of Minnesota State Bowling Association Board of Directors the past eight years. Served as original secretary of the St. Paul Bowling Hall of Fame when it was established in 1962, later became vice president and then served three terms as president. Became the first secretary-treasurer of the St. Paul Junior Bowling Association when that body was organized in 1963. Later served as vice-president. Helped establish the local BPA Junior Traveling Leagues in the early 60’s and was coach of the Southwest section for eight years. Served as secretary of the Harkins Recreation League (1935-36), then the Mohawk Chief League (1960-61). Co-chairman of Junior tournament held in conjunction with ABC meet in St. Paul in 1965. Wrote bowling column for St. Paul Sunday Pioneer Press during last half of 1938-39 season, called “Down Everyone’s Alley”. High average 203, in St. Paul City league (1936-37). Has rolled eight 700 series with a high of 765. High single game 279, with four others of 278. Recipient of ABC belt buckle award for “eleven-in-a-row” in 1965-66 season. Has participated in league bowling for 53 consecutive years.

Dan started bowling in 1963. 

High Series:  762     High Game:  289     High Average:  209 

St Paul USBC Assoc. Contributions:

1992-2004, Director Greater St Paul Bowling Assoc.
1997-99, President Greater St Paul Bowling Assoc.
1996-1997, Vice President Greater St Paul Bowling Assoc.
Served on many committees over the years including: Finance; Awards and Arrangements; Membership Services; Industry Relations; Suspension Hearing, Tournament, Nominating and Steering. 
Instrumental in the establishment of the Web Site for the Greater St Paul Bowling Assoc.
1994-2004, National Delegate
Conducted Lane Certifications for 10 years.
Served as Secretary/Treasurer for three leagues: Electric Industry League in 1980-1982; Harkins Straightaway League from 1998-present; and, Semi Masters League from 1999-present.
He is a member of the St. Paul ‘700’ Club and served as 2nd Pin in 2002, 1st Pin in 2004 and King Pin in 2006. 

He was on the Team that won the C Division Championship in 1982.  Dan also won the Team and Men’s Singles Championship in the 1989 Greater St. Paul Mixed Tournament. He also won the A Division Championship in the 1994 700 Club Tournament.

Meritorious Service 1979

Well-known manager of Harkins Palace (downtown) from 1951 until 1968 when a fire caused closing of the lanes. During that time he sponsored some half-dozen to dozen teams per season in various leagues at Harkins. Past President of both the St. Paul BPA and Minnesota State BPA. It was during his reign as proprietor president that the original Captain-Sponsor dinners were inaugurated, which later broadened to become the present Bowler’s Recognition Dinner. He began and managed the St. Paul Singles Classic tournament which ended ten years later due to the fire. Member of the committee composed of bowlers, proprietors and city officials that succeeded in bringing the ABC tournament to St. Paul in 1965. Has attended 27 ABC tournaments and was a delegate half dozen times. Has competed in local leagues for about 35 years. Sports a 175 to 180 average over his career with a high series in the 680’s and a high single game of 279.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1983

Member State Championship team three times. League bowler for 26 years. Carried 200+ composite average for the past 21 years. High single game – 300 (twice). High series – 797. Highest average -215. Has about 75 “700” series. Member of All-City team three times. Peters Open singles champ, St. Cloud Kegler doubles champ in 1974 with Doug Lindner. Holds one CBA championship. Member of 1980 City team champs. Bowlerama champion in 1960. Has three “1800’s” in the ABC tournament with a high of 1880. Second place in 1974 Petersen Classic with score of 1694 in eight consecutive 200+ games. (Only three men in the last 76 years have done this). Employed as instructor for the past 16 years.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1968

Member of famed Hamm’s team in the middle thirties. Paired with Bill Metcalf to win the City Doubles in 1929. Paired with Emil Matak to win the State Doubles in 1934. In 1939, he paired with Charlie Goodrich to place 4th in the ABC, 1247 total. Rolled numerous 700 totals, including a personal high of 790 in the City League. Has bowled two sanctioned 300 games, one in 1939, and one in 1934. Member of several City And State Tournament Championship teams.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1988

Member Minnesota State championship team twice and on St. Paul City championship team four times. Won St. Paul City All-Events title in 1961. Shared Minnesota State Doubles championship with Hall of Famer Fran Morrissette with a tournament record score of 1442. Won Minneapolis City All Events title in 1967 with a score of 1996. High series include two 792 counts. High games include two 300 games and two 299 games. During career, bowled sixty to seventy 700 or more series. Member of St. Paul All City team five times. Led the St. Paul All Star league with a 214 average for the 1959-60 season. Member of the Brunswick Advisory Staff for five years. High ABC tournament finishes include a 3rd place Team finish in the 1961 Classic (professional) division, a 7^th place Doubles finish in the 1972 Regular (nonprofessional) division and 22nd place All Events finish in the 1967 Regular division. Has also won titles in several local tournaments.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2014

If it weren’t for the dreams of some of the owners of bowling lanes, there would not be bowling as there is today and has been for the past 75 years.

PC Flaherty started the Flaherty bowling center in 1938 on Raymond and University with just 6 lanes.  In 1949 he moved to Snelling and Larpenteur where he installed 12 lanes in the basement of the shopping center.  In 1959 PC retired and Richard took over the operation of Flaherty’s.  Under Richard’s great business knowledge, seeing that 12 lanes were getting too small, they opened up a new center in Arden Hills in 1963 with 24 lanes and a full kitchen and bar.  The next 15 years were busy years; Richard spent time from open to close watching the business grow.  In 1978, Flaherty’s added 12 additional lanes to the current location to accommodate the larger number of bowlers.

Over the years, Flaherty’s has built a great youth bowling program.  Some of the great names that have come out of this program are: Amanda Burgoyne Vermilyea, Erik Vermilyea, Luke Voaklander, Carl Poelzer.  Richard was very supportive to help the youth program grow to 2 shifts on Saturdays and a Sunday Adult/Youth  league

He was instrumental in hosting many of the local and state tournaments.  Some of the tournaments Flaherty’s hosted are: Women’s State, St Paul Senior City, Open and Mixed Team Challenge, St Paul Youth City Championship. 

Richard was an avid bowler bowling leagues and tournaments.  He has a 300 game to his credit.  But spent more time running the business to make sure the leaguer bowlers and the everyday bowler would have a great time while at Flaherty’s.

He retired from day-to-day operations in 1997.  If you visit Flahery’s Arden Bowl, you can still see the ground work that Richard put in to the business today.  Friendly atmosphere, great service, and bowling for young and all

Meritorious Service 2008

Dennis Franz started bowling at the Payne Avenue Rec in 1957.  Fran Morrisette helped him with instructions and technique.  Two years later he bowled on High School league at Hafner’s from 1959-1962.  Dennis is a retired career man from the U.S. Navy.  He served twenty years and retired in 1985.  This is when he joined three leagues in the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association.  He joined the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association Board of Directors in 1989 and served that organization until the merger of the ABC, WIBC, and YABA organizations to the St. Paul USBC Association in 2005.  At this time he was elected to the position of Director for a three-year term.  Dennis served as a Vice President of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association in 1995 and 1996 and served as the Board’s President in 1997.  He has volunteered as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Hall of Fame Committee and as a Member of the Bowler’s Recognition Dinner Team since 1998.  Dennis has always enjoyed being a part of the working committee for tournaments.  He has chaired the The Senior Masters Tournament for the last 5 years and co-chaired the Masters tournament for the last 3 years.  Along with Gary Winter, he has also co-chaired the Senior Masters, the Masters, the Team Challenge and the Mixed Team Challenge tournaments since 2006.  He has worked the City Championships every year since joining the Board of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association in 1989.  He has served on the Finance Committee and has represented the Association as a Lane Representative for many years.  Dennis has completed 26 years of participation in the National Tournament.  He also attended the National Convention every year from 1990-2006.  He has been an active league bowler since 1972 bowling in as many as 8 leagues a week in the early 70’s and then slowing down when the family started to appear and his job demands increased.  He has bowled in the Hawaiian, California, Illinois and Minnesota state championships and bowled a 290 in the California Championships in 1977 which was the second highest game in the entire tournament that year.  He has also bowled in the St. Paul and Minneapolis City Championships for a number of years.  During his career in the Navy, Dennis was a member of the Varsity team in Hawaii (1972-74) and also at Moffett Field in Northern California (1975-79) (where he had to qualify every year in an 18 game roll off for one of 6 positions).    He also finished 11^th in the Interservice Competition in Washington State in 1983.  He finished 2^nd four times in the Naval Reserve Finals in Portsmouth New Hampshire after qualifying rounds at Glenview IL and Great Lakes IL (1981-1984).  He finished first in the Brunswick’s ‘Bowl Your Way to Europe’ in Illinois in the early 1980’s with a 290 and won a trip to the finals in Washington DC.  Personal accomplishments include: 2-300 games, High Average of 208 (accomplished twice – in 1979 and 2000) and 3 290 games.  Dennis was also a league secretary from 1972 until about 1995 and many of those years handled at least 2 leagues.  He was also a Director of the Palo Alto Bowling Association for 4 years from 1975-1979.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2005

Started bowling in 1973 and some of her international accomplishments are: highest stepladder match bowled in February of 1996 (289 against a 300) and a member of the Mixed Team National Record Holder for the 1994-95 Season (3 Women and 1 man) for highest team game and highest team score. National accomplishments are: 18^th place Classic Division Doubles with Dawn Thorkildson in 1991 WIBC Tournament in Lansing Michigan; 1916 for a 6^th place all events finish in the Classic Division of the 1993 WIBC Tournament in Tucson Arizona; 8^th place Classic Division Doubles with Dawn Thorkildson in 1993 WIBC Tournament in Lansing Michigan; and 10^th place with a 693 in the 1999 National 700 Club Tournament in Indianapolis, IN.  State accomplishments are: High actual Score in 2002 State 600 Club in Alexandria with a 648; Finished first in Minnesota Mixed Team Championship in 1993; Finished first in Actual and Handicap Team at Vilo Lanes in 1999 with a 3146/3169.  City accomplishments are: St. Paul Mixed Team Champions in 1989; St. Paul City Team Champion in 1994 and 1995; Metro 600 Club Actual Champion in 1996; St. Paul 600 Club Actual and Handicap Champion in 1996; St. Paul All Events Champion in 1996; St. Paul City Team Actual Champion in 1999; St. Paul City All Events Champion at Saxon in 2001; Arlene Eck Memorial Winner with 2081 in 2001 and St. Paul City All Events Handicap Champion in 2001.  Installed in the Minnesota WIBC Hall of Fame for Superior Performance in 2002.  Five times Ladies CBA Champion and LCBA Bowler of the Year in 1995-96.  Has bowled 3 300 Games, 1 299 game and 2 298 games.  High Score is 794 and High Average is 214 bowled in 1998-99 and again in 2001-02.  Gloria has bowled 78 700 Series in her lifetime.  She has had the highest average in the St. Paul Women’s Association 8 times and she has had the high game twice (once in 89-90 with a 298 game and then again in 01-02 with a 300 game).

Pioneers of Yesterday 1978

Has bowled 55 consecutive years since starting in 1923. Has served 34 years on Minnesota State Bowling Association Board of Directors, serving as president in 1950-51. A state life member past 27 years and member of nominating committee during that span. Has missed only two State tournaments in 44 years and competed in all City tournaments since 1932 when he and Carl Bade finished 2nd in Class B doubles. Member of two City Teams champions 30 years apart – Joesting & Schilling in 1943 and Union Advocate, Class C champions in 1973. Served as ABC delegate in 1940-41, was active as Men’s State President in 1951 when ABC tournament was held in St. Paul. As proprietor of Seven Corners Printing Co., sponsored teams in two leagues for 20 years. Served as secretary of Allied Printing Trades League from 1930 to 1932. Owns high series of 689, high game of 299 and had a top average of 189, with lifetime mark about 175.

Paulette Genz

Pioneer Superior Performance 2006

Paulette started her bowling career in 1964 in the 3M Women’s League at Weber’s Bowl in North St Paul.  Some of her national honors are: 2nd place in All Events Division I in 1995 with a score of 1806 9missed 1st place by 1 pin); 5th place Division 1 Team Event in 1995 with a 605 and a team score of 2783; tied for 20th place in 1986 National 600 tournament with a 611; and her team finished in 12th place in the 1986 WIBC Team Event with a 2779.  She competed for USA qualifying in 1990 by finishing in the top ten in State qualifying.  Her State accomplishment  is a 1st place in the State 600 tournament in 1996 with a 299 game and a 710 series.  Her local accomplishments are : 1st place in the 1988 St Paul city All Events with an 1827; 1st place Metro 600 Tournament  with a Scratch Series of 628 in 1988; 2nd place in the City Doubles with a 670 in 1988; 2nd place in 1984 City All Events; and a 1st place Team in the 2003 city tournament with a 577.
Paulette has bowled 3-700’s and was an honorable mention in the All City Team in 1984085.  she has been the President of the 600 club since 1995 and was a director from 1981-1990 and vice president for the years 1990-1995.  Paulette’s high game is 299, high series is 720 and her highest average is 188.  She has participated as a league secretary/treasurer and/or vice president for various leagues since 1971 and has been a member of 16 league championship teams during her career.  She was also a member of the All-American Fast pitch Softball team in 1979 and was inducted into the Minnesota State Softball Hall of Fame in 1996.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1996

Shared ‘Minnesota State’ Doubles championship in 1957 and again in 1955. Won the ‘St. Paul City’ Singles title in 1959. Rolled the highest actual three game series of 756 in the ‘St. Paul City’ Singles event in 1956. Led the Stahl House Classic in 1957 and 1958 with a 206 average. Had a 200+ average for 28 years in the Retail League where he had an all-time high average of 207 during the 1955-56 season. His career high series was 781. Led Minnesota qualifiers in the ABC’s first ‘Masters’ Tournament in 1951 with a 217 average for 24 games. Member of the St. Paul ‘700’ Club. Won many tournaments throughout the Northwest.

Meritorious Service 1964

Instrumental, along with Judge Rounds in bringing the 194l and 195l ABC Tournaments to St. Paul. Was an average bowler.

Meritorious Service 1965

Sponsored bowling teams for 43 years. Made Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” column with a stepladder series of 225, 226 and 227. Served as president of a league for 25 consecutive years. Bowler of 40 years with a high game of 299. Rolled one of the highest triplicates (223) ever bowled in St. Paul.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1984

Started bowling in 1925 at St. Matthews and continued bowling for 50 years. Charter member of Minnesota WBA since 1947. Also charter member of St. Paul 600 Club. Bowled in every City and State tournament until 1975, having won the following championship: St. Paul City singles with 637 in 1951-52, shared City doubles title with Lucille Foreseen in 1942-43, also again with Ann Damsgard in 1967-68. Won several titles in the Red River Valley tournament. Attended many WIBC tournaments. High series of 662, high game of 259, high average of 172, and has many 600 series. Jo and her husband Larry were instrumental in organizing the Sponsor Appreciation Dinner. Together they promoted bowling and sponsored many bowling teams. Bowled for Schmidt’s Beer for over twenty years.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1980

Built the Mohawk Lanes and kept them for three years. In 1940 built Larry’s Lanes, retaining them until his death in 1975. Instrumental in organizing sponsor appreciation dinner (Bowler’s Recognition Dinner); organized opening Booster Squad promoter as a bowler and proprietor. President of Minnesota State BPA for 3 years; President of St. Paul BPA and on the executive committee for many years and a consistent bowler who averaged around 170. Sponsored many bowling teams through the years, one of which included Bertha McBride as a member.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1987

Widely known in City, State and National bowling circles; especially in administrative capacities throughout the period 1903 thru 1921. Elected 3rd Vice-President of the ABC and served at that position from 1903-08, served as 2nd Vice-President for the period 1909-10, as 1st Vice-President for the period 1911-12 and elected to the ABC Executive Board in the years 1913, 1914, 1919 and 1920. Turned down a chance at the Presidency of the ABC because of his work as clerk of probate court. Became the St. Paul Bowling Association’s first Secretary in 1903. Later, held the positions Secretary-Treasurer, Vice-President and President of that organization. Served as Minnesota State Association President from 1905 thru 1906. Elected to the Executive Board of the International Bowling Association in 1915. Served as President of the St. Paul City League from 1903 thru 1918. Member of early St. Paul City Tournament Association Executive Board. Delegate to numerous ABC conventions. Shared Minnesota State Doubles championship with Harry Muggley in 1906. Average in upper 180’s in the years when a 190 average was a rarity.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1982

Member of two City tournaments championship teams. Holds all-time City tournament all events mark of 1804; won the event in both 1954-55 and 1955-56. She was a member of the Ladies All Star league championship team 12 consecutive years and a member of five different championship teams in the Ladies City league. Also served as secretary of both leagues at various times. Has served on St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association Board of Directors. Holds a lifetime average of 183, and rolled more than 75 series over 600. Paired with Marge Schmaltz to win a Women’s Northern Doubles title in 1950’s and won a Red River Valley all events title during the same period.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2005

Gary has bowled 17-300 games and 5-800 series. Gary has 11 St. Paul City Titles and one 700 Club Title.  City Titles are as follows: Singles Scratch and Handicap and All Events Scratch and Handicap in 1990-91;  Doubles Scratch with Terry Schacht in 1991-92;  was a member of the Team Scratch in 1992-93; was a member of the Team Scratch in 1993-94; was a member of the Team Scratch and Team Handicap in 1995-96; and a member of the Team Scratch and Team Handicap in 2000-01.  In 2002 he was on the Minnesota State Championship Team (Lind’s Lakers),  2002 Team Title in Fargo ND (Lind’s Lakers) and on the 2002 Team All-Events Championship Team (Lind’s Lakers)  in Billings Montana. He has been on the All City First Team 5 times (1986-87; 1988-89; 1989-90; 1991-92; 1995-96) and on the All City Second Team 3 times (1992-93; 1998-99; 1999-2000). He was a member of the Hoinke Team Scratch Title in Cincinnati in 1986 and was on the Minneapolis 2nd Team in 1997-98.  He was a member of the Minneapolis Team Title in 1999 and the Minnesota Team Title in 1999 and also won the Minnesota Masters Title in 1999.  He was also a member of the World Team Challenge Team that finished 9th in finals at Virginia Beach in 1999 (Team Storm).  He was second place in the Manitoba Open in Canada in 1999.  He won the CBA Doubles title with Tim Mayer.  He also finished 2nd place 3 times.  Voted the Most Valuable Player in the Bud League in 1998.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1998

Started bowling in 1955 and has since bowled in many St. Paul leagues. A member of the 1978 Twin City Open Team champions. Won the St. Paul “City” Actual Singles title in 1981. Contributed 749 as a member of the 1988 Actual St. Paul “City” Tournament Team champions. Won the St. Paul “700 Club” championship two times, in consecutive years. Was a member of St. Paul’s All-City team three times and an “Honorable Mention” member of St. Paul’s All-City team ten times. A lifetime ABC composite league average of 200+ through the 1997-98 season. Has rolled two 298’s, two 299’s, thirteen 300’s, numerous 700 plus series, three 800 plus series, and his high final season average to date is 217. He has bowled in 29 consecutive ABC National tournaments with a composite average of 189. Was the St. Paul 700 Club President and has been a league President, one or more leagues, for 20 years.

Meritorious Service 1990

Has been in the bowling business for better than 35 years, more than any other proprietor currently in the business. Began at Ran-Ham Lanes in 1953 and moved to present location, Hafner’s Bowl on White Bear Avenue in 1956. Was President of the St. Paul Bowling Proprietors Association. during the mid-50’s and was one the those proprietors instrumental in the first Sponsor-Captain Appreciation Dinner. The Dinner was later combined with the Men’s and Women’s Bowling Associations into what is now known as the Bowlers Recognition Dinner. Was on the Membership and Junior Activities committees for the Minnesota State BPA for many years and also had one of the larger Junior programs in the St. Paul area for many years. Has served as President of the Metro BPA. Was an active bowler for some 25 years and sported a 190 to 195 average for seven to ten years (mostly in the Hillcrest Classic). Personal bests are a 279 game and a 698 series. Competed in several ABC and Petersen Classic Tournaments. Sponsored men’s and women’s teams for nearly thirty years.

Meritorious Service 2008

Charlie Hall is an institution in Minnesota.  For starters, he and his wife added a 24-lane bowling center in 1977 to their existing business, which consisted of a restaurant and a nightclub.  In 1998, they added 8 more lanes.  The center was completely refurbished at that time, which brought their bowling center to the highest of standards.  This elevated their bowling center to a new level in the Twin Cities that has not been matched.  The new 32 Lane Center boasts cutting edge technology with a new scoring system and concert sound and lighting. Recently, they have added an AmericInn Hotel along with a 600 and 400-person banquet facility.  Charlie served as president of the St. Paul BPA in 1978 and 1979 & the St. Paul/Minneapolis BPA in 1979.  In 1982 & 1983, he served as President of the Minnesota BPA.  In 1983, Charlie became a registered lobbyist representing the Minnesota BPA; a volunteer job that lasted for 17+ years.  As the state lobbyist for the Minnesota BPA, Charlie coordinated the association’s PAC fund, raising & distributing money to legislators, local & federal.  His duties called for many 10-12 hour days over the 4-5 month sessions per year at the Minnesota State Capitol.  His lobbying and testifying for the bowling industry in Minnesota was highly productive, year after year, both in putting forth legislation or stopping bills that were detrimental to the industry.  In this period of 17+ years, Charlie and John Berglund worked as a lobbying team.  They were so close it became “Brother John & Brother Charlie” to them.  Besides running his business, Charlie was very active in the Twin Cities community.  Charlie was King Boreas (47^th) of the St. Paul Winter Carnival in 1983, was chairman of the group that built the 1986 St. Paul Centennial Ice Palace & the Winter Carnival Ice Palace built in 1988.  Charlie was also active in and has sat on the boards of Lions International, the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary International, and is a 32^nd degree Master Mason.  Charlie and his wife Ceil have been married for 52 years plus (in 2003) & feel blessed to have 3 daughters, a son & 5 grandchildren.  In 2003, Charlie was presented the Ruben A. Dankoff Award for public policy & legislative service by BPAA for his extensive legislative and lobbying accomplishments in Minnesota.

Meritorious Service 1979

Became manager of Pfister Lanes in 1938, then served in that capacity at Fleischmann & Muggley’s (now Lorence Rec.), Hammond’s Lanes (formerly Bilbows) and Oxford Lanes. Built Rice Bowl (now the Saxon Lanes) in 1960 and assisted in starting up new houses in Minnetonka, Lindstrom, Chisago Lakes and Rosemount. Is past President and former secretary of St. Paul BPA, and also past president of Minnesota State BPA. Captain-Sponsor Dinner was inaugurated during his reign as St. Paul BPA President. Served 9 years on the National Executive Committee of the BPAA and was a member of the Bowlerama (TV) Committee for 10 years. Is owner of bowling equipment retail store, and has sponsored teams for more than 30 years. In prime, average in 190 bracket, with high average of 194. Has high game of 289 and high series of 689.

Meritorious Service 2005

Began bowling in 1948 at Hammond Lanes and is still active. Bowled in leagues in Iowa from 1962-69 due to job transfer.  Won the City Doubles Championship in Fort Dodge Iowa in 1963. Returned to St. Paul and went to Midway Bowl in 1970 and continued to bowl in at least two leagues ever since. Currently bowls in three leagues and is secretary on two of them.  High average was 170 with a high series of 626 and high single game of 257.  Has participated in 30 State tournaments, 30 city tournaments and 18 WIBC National Tournaments. After retiring in 1992 joined the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association and served as a director until 1997 when she was elected treasurer and currently holds that same position.  Some of her jobs since joining the Women’s Association include: Chairman of the Budget Committee, Secretary’s Gifts, Secretary’s kits and annual Food Drive; Chairperson for merchandise Sales at the 1997 and 2002 State Tournaments in St. Paul. Has served as Co-chair for the St. Paul Senior Mixed Tournament for last several years. Has been the director of St. Paul 600 Club for the last several years. Worked on the Audit Committee for the State Treasurer in 2002-03.  Works with the Secretaries workshops at the annual meetings each year and volunteers her time to go out to leagues and help setup programs for new secretaries.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2014

Daron lives in Brooklyn Center, Mn with his wife Jeni and two sons, Dylan and Blake.  He graduated from National American History in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and has worked in public and private accounting since 2001.  Daron started bowling at the age of five in a sanctioned youth league at Saxon Lanes and joined the audit ranks at the age of 17 in the 1990-91 bowling season.  He has been a Brunswick Regional Staff Member since the 2009-10 season and is a Radical Bowling Technologies Regional Staff Member starting with the 2014-15 season. His career bowling accomplishments to date are:

St Paul Honors and Championships:

• St. Paul Open Tournament 

1997 HDCP and Actual Team

2003, HDCP and Actual Team

2003, Team All Events

2007, Team All Events

2007 HDCP and Actual Team

2009 HDCP and Actual Team

2012, Team All Events

2012, HDCP and Actual Team

2006, 2013 Dodor Award

• St. Paul All-City, 1st Team :  1999, 2001, 2002, 2004   
  2nd Team:  1996, 1998
• King of St. Paul Bowlers:  2001, 2004
• St. Paul Team Challenge  1998, 2003

Scoring Record:

• Member of St Paul Open Championships Team All Events All Time Record – 10,732
• Member of St Paul Open Championships 2^nd Place Team Events All Time Record – 3,631
• Member of MN Open Championships Actual Team Event Record – 3,662
• Member of the MN Association 5-man Team Game Record – 1,388

Tournament Championships:

• Minnesota State USBC Open Tournament
  2000, HDCP Team & Actual Team
  2002, Team All Events
  2004, HDCP Team & Actual Team

2004, Team All Events

2005, Actual Team

2013, Minnesota Team Challenge Champion

Tournament Championships cont.

• 8 Central Bowlers Alliance titles
• Minneapolis Open Tournament 
  1995, Actual Team
  2004, Regular Team
  2009, Regular & Scratch Team
  2012, Regular & Scratch Team
• 2 Minneapolis Team Challenge Titles      
• Miscellaneous:
• Minneapolis Hall of Fame induction – 2013, Superior Performance
• Minneapolis All City Honorable Mention: 2011
• 2 Time Minneapolis Masters Champion
• 3 Manitoba Open Titles – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (1998, 2005, 2006)
• 1 Morris Anderson Memorial Shootout Title – Minot, ND
• 2 time Champion of the Strike Force Bowl New Year’s Day tournament

• 300 Games:  57     800 Series:  36       High Series:  854       High League Average:  240  

Pioneer Superior Performance 1989

Started Bowling at the age of 13 in the junior program. Member of the St. Paul City championship Team (Schmidt’s Beer) in 1968-69, Minnesota State championship Team in 1967 and Minnesota State championship Scratch Team in 1972. Member of the St. Paul All City team five times including King in 1965-66. Won St. Paul City All Events titles back-to-back with 1841 and 1900. Captured the St. Paul Singles Classic once during the 1960’s. Has rolled two 300s, three 299s and two 298s. Has over 100 700 or more series with a personal high of 795 during 1962-63 which ranked as the state high for that year. Has a composite lifetime average of 200+, won the St. Paul Classic League average title several times including a high of 209; won the St. Paul All Star League average title four times including a high of 211 and the BPA Traveling League average title with an average of 213. Had high finishes in the St. Paul Masters, Petersen Classic in Chicago, placed third in the Bowler’s Journal at Rochester, NY in 1966 and has a 190+ average for some fifteen ABC tournaments. Three times represented Minnesota in the National All Star Tournament. Won on the locally televised program “All Star Bowling” several times and captured the Minneapolis City Singles title once.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1963

Well known bowling proprietor and competitor. Competed with Rags Ragogna on the 1935 Hamm’s championship team. Helped promote bowling in St. Paul and installed the first automatic pin setting machines.Member of the National 800 Club.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1991

Has been a member of the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association for over 30 years, participating in 28 state tournaments. Was state All Events champion in 1964 and 1968. Won the State 600 Tournament four times. Was on a team that placed third in the WIBC Championship Tournament in Tulsa and won the Singles and All Events in that tournament in Minneapolis. Led the WIBC Top Twenty Year Average list for many years. Was on a local championship team and has won the All Events in the local tournament twice. Has captured the 600 Club Championship three times. Had the high game in the St. Paul Association three times and the high series five times. Had High average in the city nine times and was on the All City team six times, reigning as Queen three times. Competed in the FIQ Tournament in Winnipeg and the five woman team won gold medals and the three woman team won bronze medals. Originated the Great Lakes Invitational Tournament known as GLIT in the late 1960’s. Was a member of the Professional Women’s Bowling Association and won titles in Indianapolis, Kansas City and Fort Smith. Has six 700’s to her credit, has a high game of 299 and high series of 736. Has maintained an average of 185 or better for at least twenty-five years with a high average of 196. Was elected to the WIBC Hall of Fame in 1987. Is also a member of the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame having the distinction of being the only bowler in this society which is displayed at the H.H. Humphrey Dome. Was inducted into the Minnesota State Women’s Hall of Fame in 1991.

Superior Performance 2009

Meritorious Service 1992

Has been bowling for 41 years. High average is 185, high game is 277 and high series is 679. Has bowled in two leagues for 28 years and is currently bowling in two leagues with an average of 148. Has participated in State and City Tournaments for the past 36 years and in 17 WIBC National Championship Tournaments. Has also participated in the St. Paul 600 and Minnesota State 600 Tournaments since 1960. Organized a mixed couples league and served as secretary for that league eight years. Was also secretary for another league for 15 years. Served as President, Vice-President, and Sgt.-at-Arms in various leagues. Has served as a St. Paul 600 Club Director. Was elected as a Director to the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association Board in 1970-71 serving as Director, Vice-President for six years. Currently serving as Sgt.-at-Arms and has been for the past 14 years. Attended Jamborees, workshops, leadership training seminars and served as a delegate to both National and Minnesota Conventions many times. Has been Chairman of the All City Team since 1970-71 season. Has fulfilled committee assignments of Budget & Finance, Average Book, Awards Dinner, BVL, Hall of Fame, Publicity, Legislative and Nominating. Served as Chairman of the State Tournament Brochure Committee three times and has been Sunshine Chairman for the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association since 1976. Worked as a volunteer for the 1990 U.S. Olympic Festival and the 1991 Special Olympics.

Meritorious Service 2018

Dave started bowling in 1979.

St Paul USBC Assoc. Contributions:

· 1993-1999, ABC Director .

· 1999-2004, ABC Vice President

· 2004-2007, ABC Exec Vice President

· 2007-2012, USBC Director

· 2012-present,USBC Vice President

· Over 20 years certifying lanes and working ABC and USBC Open Tournaments

· 2013-present, Fund Raising and Tournament Committee Chair

· 2015-present,Co-Director of Master’s, Senior Master’s, Open Challenge and Limited Challenge

· League President for 10 years

· League Vice President for 5 years

· League Secretary/Treasurer for 25 years

High Series:  793  High Average: 208

Pioneer Superior Performance 2004

Began bowling in 1971. Was elected to All City First Team 2 times and was the queen in 1983-84. Elected to All City Second Team 3 times. Division 1 City All Events champion in 1992-93 and won the Virginia Pechacek Award the same year.
Won the Minnesota State Tournament Doubles in 2000 with a 1271 actual. Two Ladies Central Bowlers Association titles one of which was the U.S. Open Champ in 1984 and also elected to the All Star Team the same year. Two LCBA/CBA Doubles Titles.
Her highest average is 202, her highest series is 785 and her highest game is 300. The 202 average came in 1982-83 and was the first time a woman averaged over 200 in the St. Paul Association. Was elected President of the St. Paul 700 club in 1991-92 (first woman president).

Meritorious Service 2001

Owner of The Metro Bowler.  The Metro Bowler has been involved with “all aspects” of bowling in St. Paul (in addition to the rest of Minnesota) since the 1975-76 bowling season.  This newspaper has helped promote most bowling activities including local, city, state and national bowling tournaments since 1975.  The Metro Bowler has been an active partner in the Bowlers Recognition Dinner, fundraising activities for two ABC Presidential inaugural galas (Bovitz and Tessman), St. Paul Masters, St. Paul Mixed Tournaments, St. Paul Senior Tournaments, and the men’s and women’s St. Paul “City” Tournaments.  This newspaper has given the St. Paul Bowling Associations and proprietors weekly access to its members and has never missed a deadline. 
In the twenty-six years since its inception, over 850 issues have reached the bowlers of St. Paul providing its readers with the information they seek.  The Metro Bowler has given recognition to tens of thousands of St. Paul men, women, juniors and seniors for high games, high series and other noteworthy accomplishments on the lanes.  The print used to cover the issues in the first twenty-six years if stacked and put into the space of a regulation size basketball court (46 ft. x 85 ft.), would reach almost 19 feet high or over 1.5 stories!  Became a staff member of The Metro Bowler the second year of its existence.  Since then, she has been a typesetter, done much of the writing, editing, key lining, selling, and delivery of the newspaper.  A member of the Minneapolis Women’s Hall of Fame in the Superior Performance category.  She is currently owner of West Side Lanes.

Meritorious Service 2007

Pioneers of Yesterday 2011

Doreen began bowling in 1969.  She has been bowling in St. Paul for 42 years.  She has participated in 20+ City Tournaments, 20+ State Tournaments, 20+ St. Paul ‘600’ Tournaments, 12 St. Paul ‘700’ Tournaments, 25 National Tournaments along with Sr Mixed Tournaments, LCBA Tournaments and ABT Tournaments.  Doreen was the 1993 Virginia Pechacek ‘600’ Club Award Winner.  She has been on the All-City Team 4 Times.  Her high game is 290 and she has bowled 4 700 series with a high of 730 in 1995. Her 707 at Maplewood Lanes in 1984 was the first Women’s League 700 bowled in that house. She was also on the winning team in the 1^st Mixed Team Challenge Tournament in 1997. In 1998 she was the Metro ‘600’ Champion with an actual 640 with a handicap score of 748 (she was high in both categories). In 1985 she was elected to the LCBA All Star 2^nd Team. Doreen was also a Bowling Secretary for 20+ years and was elected Secretary of the Year in 1998-99. 

Pioneer Superior Performance 1996

Started bowling in 1962 at the Packer Lanes in South St. Paul and has since bowled in many St. Paul leagues. Won the Minneapolis Tribune Ladies Actual Singles title in 1980. Member of the 1988 Minnesota “State” Tournament Team Actual champions. Led St. Paul ladies in average during the 1988-89 season with 202. Won the St. Paul “City” Division I Actual Singles title in 1989. Member of the 1990 St. Paul “Mixed” Tournament Team champions. Shared the Bertha McBride award (high single game in “City” Tournament team event) in 1992 with 268. In 1993, posted the highest 800-or-more series by a lady in the seven county Metro area when she scored 824 including individual game scores of 257, 299 and 268. Led St. Paul ladies in high series for the season during 1978-79, 1983-84, 1992-93 and 1993-94. Won three St. Paul “600 Club” championships including two Actual titles. Won the Metro “600 Club” championship in 1985. Has won four Ladies Central Bowlers Association (LCBA) titles. Was a member of the LCBA All Star team one time and an LCBA All Star second team member two times. Was a member of St. Paul’s All-City team eight times and an “Honorable Mention” member of St. Paul’s All-City team five times. High single game is 299 and high series is 824. Has rolled numerous 600-or-more series, eight 700-or-more series, one 800-or-more series, and her high final season average to date is 204.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1993

Member of the Prairie League from 1941 to 1948. Among the Straightaway leagues bowled in were Harkins Straightaway, St. Paul City, Midway Classic, Twin City Classic, Hafner’s Major and the Midway Major since 1948. At the time of his nomination, composite career average was 188 with a personal high of 209.68. Bowled the ABC Tournament twenty times and was carrying an ABC Tournament average of 183.94. In 1961, shared the St. Paul City Doubles title with his son, Ken, totaling 1361. Shared Minnesota State Doubles title with son, Ken, with a 1315 in 1964. In 1962, while bowling on the same team with his son, rolled the highest known father-son combination at that time, 1508. Member of the Minnesota State Team champions and earned St. Paul All City Team honors in 1964. Member of the St. Paul All City Second Team for the 1960-61 season. Captured fourth place in the Tribune Classic in 1975 with an 895 four game total, was the Class A 700 Club champion in 1980 with a 931 (highest total in that division at that time), was the Class B 700 Club champion in 1982 with an 835, and in 1979, at the age of 66, rolled his first 300 game at Maplewood Lanes on the way to a 723 series. One of two father-son duos to win 700 titles. For the past six years has been bowling in two senior leagues at Minnehaha. Has a composite average of 178.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1998

Involvement with bowling began in 1949. Since then, he has distinguished himself as a bowler, bowling proprietor and bowling sponsor. His bowling achievements include being an active bowler for over 35 years. During that time he bowled in many straight-away leagues, carried averages in the mid 190s, and captained many league championship teams. In 1962, he won the St. Paul “City” Singles Actual title with 706, the St. Paul “City” All Events Actual title with 1948, and the St. Paul “City” All Events with Handicap title with 2008. In 1965, was awarded the “Grain Belt Sports Salute” for his recent amateur bowling achievements. Bob once had the pleasure of rolling a 210 triplicate series. He competed in many ABC tournaments with the first being in 1957 and also many Peterson Classic Tournaments. High single game is 286 and high series is 737. Has rolled twenty-two 700 plus series and has a high final season average of 204. Industry achievements would begin by mentioning that he sat pins at Larry’s Rec. during his high school years. In 1955, he started working at the Stahl House for Herm Meyers and Ed Stahl as both lane manager and machine man. In 1970, bought the Stahl House. Was a member of City, State, and National BPA organizations for many years. He is a past President of the St. Paul “700 Club” and hosted the “700 Club” tournament for over 20 years at the Stahl House. He has sponsored about 15 men’s and women’s bowling teams each year for many years.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2002

Started bowling 1958 and is currently bowling in 3 leagues. She has won the High Average Award at Minnehaha Lanes many times. She also won High Game and High Series Awards in the Minnehaha’s ‘500’ and ‘600’ Clubs. Elected to the St. Paul WBA Board of Directors in 1983 and served as a Director until elected Treasurer in 1986. Served as Treasurer until 1997. She became a life member in 1998. While serving on the WBA Board she attended Leadership Training Seminars and Workshops and was a delegate to several State and National Conventions. Served on the following committees: Budget and Finance, Hall of Fame, Secretary Gifts, Food Drive, Awards Dinner, Publicity and Legislative. She was also instrumental in developing the first St. Paul WBA average book. She also served on the State Nominating Committee for one year.
Has bowled numerous WIBC National Tournaments including the WIBC Queens Tournament in St. Louis and has also bowled over 30 State, City, St. Paul City ‘600’ Club Tournaments. She was the State All Events Champion in 1981and tied for City All Events Champion with Louise Cram in 1983. Won the St. Paul City High Game Award in 1980-81 with a 287 Game. Won Vilo Lanes, St. Cloud Tournament, Doubles event with Beth Tessman-Maule. A member of the St. Paul All-City Team four times (1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83 and 1983*84) and an honorable mention member in 1986-87. Has a High Series of 699, a High Game of 287 and a High Average of 189.

Meritorious Service 2009

Pioneer Superior Performance 2015

Amy started bowling in St Paul in 1995 and was a youth bowling coach and ran the Junior league program at Cedarvale from 2001  2004.  Her career bowing accomplishments to date are:

St Paul Honors and Championships:

• St Paul City Tournament

2001, HDCP Singles
2007, Actual Team

• St Paul All City, 1^st Team 2004

2^ND Team 2002, 2003, 2006

• St Paul 600 Club Champion, 2006

Tournament Championships:

• Minnesota State Women’s Tournament
  • 2001, HDCP Singles
  • 2004 Actual Singles
  • 2007, Actual Team

• Minneapolis City Tournament
  • 2007, Doubles and All Events
  • 2008 All Events
  • 2010, Doubles and All Events                                                        

National Honors:

• 2001 National 700 Club Champion in Ft Lauderdale

• 2008, All events in Owatonna City Tournament

Meritorious Service 2010

Meritorious Service 1984

Began his bowling career in the 1940-41 season. Member of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association board of directors, serving as president during 1961-62 season, as well as on numerous committees. Was a director on the Minnesota Men’s State Bowling Association board. Wrote a column for the St. Paul Bowling Magazine in the 1960’s; received an honorary membership from the Bowling Writers of America for comments in his weekly bowling sheet titled Grins and Groans. High single game was 299, high series was 746, high average was 202. State doubles champion in 1970, paired with Paul Doherty for a total of 1361. Had high of 895 in the Tribune Classic. Won 3M Megaphone tourney; 2nd place in Arrowhead tourney in Duluth; beat Leo Rollick (ABC champion) in exhibition. Served a president or secretary in the following leagues: Maplewood Masters, Harkins Straightaway, Harkins Classic, St. Paul City league and the Stahl House Seniors. Pin Boy (Sect/Treas) of the St. Paul 700 Club for 16 years. Served on committee in promoting two ABC tournaments; supervised eliminations for the All Star Bowling show on TV.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2010

Pioneer Superior Performance 2008

Started bowling in 1983 and won the 600 tournament in 2002 with a 690. Mimi won the Bertha McBride Memorial Award in 1999-00 with a 245 game in the St. Paul City Tournament. She won all city honors in 1994-95, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2003-04 and 2004-05. She was on the first team in 2001-02.  Won the Metro 600 tournament in 2002 with a 718.  She bowled the highest series in the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association in 2001-02 with a 757.  Mimi won a special awards medal in the 2003-04 tournament for Actual Doubles in the State Tournament. She also won the Actual Singles Title in the 2006-07 State Tournament with a 727. Mimi’s high game is 290, her high series is 815 (bowled in 2005-06) and her highest average is 206.

Meritorious Service 1977

Was president of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association for two years (1962,1963-64) and has served on the men’s board of directors since 195l. A member of Hall of Fame Committee from its inception in 1962 until 1974, and served as president of Hall of Fame for seven years. He competed in 15 ABC meets and was an ABC delegate 12 times. A league secretary for over 20 years and maintained a lifetime average in various leagues between 175 and 180. Has been a member of the men’s State Board of Directors for 11 years. Has chaired many committees of the men’s City Association. Has been instrumental in sending 225 teams to men’s and women’s State meets since 1967; more than 385 teams to the women’s and men’s City meets since 1962, 20 teams to 195l ABC, 6 to 1952 ABC, 8 to 1953 ABC and 31 to 1965 ABC. Was member of committee which was instrumental in securing 1965 ABC Tournament for St. Paul. Has been a league bowler since 1934. Has a career high game of 279 and 665 series.

Meritorious Service 1996

Began his bowling career in 1961 in a men’s handicap league. From 1963 to 1983, served as a league secretary. For a ten year period, during this time, served as secretary for three different leagues concurrently. Part time, from 1967 to 1976, worked as a pin chaser, mechanic, and counter person at Falcon Bowl. From 1976 to 1984, worked as Assistant Manager at St. Bernard’s Lanes. During that time, he organized two mixed doubles leagues. In 1970, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Gr. St. Paul Men’s Bowling Association (GSPMBA). In 1978, was elected Vice President of the GSPMBA and served as it’s President during the 1983-84 season. In the Fall of 1984, was appointed Assistant Secretary of the GSPMBA and, in September of 1985, was appointed Executive Secretary of the GSPMBA and, through 1996, currently holds that position. In 1982, was elected as a Director to the Minnesota State Men’s Bowling Association (MSMBA) and was elected 2nd Vice President of the MSMBA in 1995. In 1990, created a Lane Certification & Lane Dressing video to assist in the training sessions for members of the St. Paul men’s and women’s associations to establish a combined Lane Certification/Dressing Committee. Copies of this video were distributed throughout the state to help other associations develop their own combined Lane Certification Dressing Committees.

Has established a good working relationship with the Greater St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association (GSPWBA) by establishing “combined” league distribution meetings, “combined” house rep programs, and conducted “combined” secretary workshops. Established an agreement to share the office space used by the GSPMBA with the GSPWBA. This resulted in a more efficient operation for both associations. Created a photo & biography album of each of the members in St. Paul’s Bowling Hall of Fame. Originated one statewide Women’s Singles Tournament, the Minnesota Land-O-Loons Tournament, the St. Paul Team Challenge Tournament, the St. Paul “City” Mixed Tournament and serves as a Director for the Minnesota “State” Mixed Tournament. Served as a Minnesota delegate to the National Convention twenty times. Served on the National ABC “Red Tape Action” committee from 1994 through 1996. Served as a chaperon for the National Coca Cola Championships in 1986, been a State Coordinator for Team USA from 1990-92, served as a Volunteer for Team USA’s National Finals in 1994, served on the committee for Vince Bovitz’s ABC Presidential installation in 1975 and Jerry Tessman’s Vice Presidential installation in 1989 and is currently the chairperson for Tessman’s ABC Presidential installation to be held in June, 1997. Bowling accomplishments include participation in three National Mixed Bowling Championships, 25 National ABC Championships, and for thirteen years assisted Jerry Tessman as a squad organizer of fourteen teams to the National ABC Championships.

Meritorious Service 2003

Sharon has served as the Tournament Director of the St. Paul Mixed Tournament since inception in 1983.  She has been a driving force in the organization, structure and growth of this tournament.  She has served as the Tournament Director for the Minnesota State Mixed Tournament since 1989.  She has also held the position as the Tournament Director for the Minnesota State Seniors Tournament since 2000.  She has served as a Director on the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association Board of Directors chairing and serving on many committees.  In the fall of 2000, she was elevated to the position of 2nd Vice President.  Sharon played a key role in the training and education of both men and women St. Paul Association board members in the correct processes and procedures involved in the Lane Certification and Inspection Program.

She has served as YABA Junior League Coach, qualifying as a Level 2 Certified Coach.  During this qualification, she achieved a perfect score of 100 in her test – the only one in her class.  She has served as Coach in the State High School League and was fortunate to have her Como High School team go the State Finals under her leadership for two of the years she was Coach.  She has become familiar with Brackets program and volunteers her time running the brackets at many of the men’s, women’s and mixed tournaments.  She is constantly striving for new and improved methods to provide quality service to all bowlers.

Meritorious Service 1970

Outstanding secretary of Retail League for over 35 years, and still an active secretary. Possesses a flair for bowling statistics. Former member of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association’s Executive Committee. For many years was St. Paul leader in Bowler’s Victory Legion (BVL). Clipped sports items and sent them to servicemen overseas during World War II. Serving on the Board of Governors for the Tribune Classic.

Superior Performance 2019

Michelle started bowling in 2001.  Her career bowling accomplishments to date include:

St Paul Honors and Championships:

· St Paul Women’s City Championships

2007, Team Actual

2015, Bertha McBride Award (High Game Tm)

· St. Paul All City Team: 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,    

               2015, 2017

       Honorable Team:  2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2014, 2016

· St Paul 600 Club Tournament

2003, Scratch Champion

2003, St Paul 600 Club Pechacek Award (High Actual Game)

2010, Hdcp and Scratch Champion

2017, Scratch Champion

Tournament Championships:

· Minnesota State USBC Open Tournament

2007, Actual Doubles

2007, Team Actual

2008, Team Actual

2011, Team Actual

2014, Team Actual

2016, Team Actual

· Minneapolis Women’s City

              2015, Actual Doubles

· Minneapolis 600 Club Tournament

              2015, Scratch Champion

· Metro 600 Club Tournament

              2018, Scratch Champion

Miscellaneous:

· Minneapolis All City: 2006, 2007,  2009, 2015

        Honorable Mention: 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014

· 2010, Midwest Women’s Scratch Tournament March Champion

300 Games:  3   299 Games:  2  800 Series:  1   

High League Average:  216

Pioneers of Yesterday 1992

Began his bowling career in 1945 setting pins in Hopkins and has been involved with bowling ever since. His first organized league competition was in 1951 on a squadron U.S.A.F. Team in El Paso, Texas. The first year was the Class “B” All-Events champion in their “City” tournament. Final high season average was 210 in the St. Paul Classic League in 1959-60. Has rolled 34 700-or-more series with a high of 769. His high games are 288 and 299. Competed in the “ABC” tournament ten times and once rolled an 1817 All-Events series while participating in that tournament. Competed in the “Petersen Classic” in Chicago ten times and also competed on the “All Star Bowling Show”. Led the Coleman Loan team to a 3238 actual score with a 758 series to win the “St. Paul City” actual Team championship in 1959-60. Was runner-up for the Jerry Noonan award and was again a member of the “St. Paul City” Team champions in 1960-61. Won the “Tom Trainer Classic” in 1959 with a four game score of 940. Was also active as a member of the Greater St. Paul Men’s Bowling Association for two years (1958-59 and 1960-61) representing the White Bear area. Served as President of the “St. Paul 700 Club” for three years. Organized the Northwest Masters League in 1964 and served as it’s first President. Was Secretary of the Hillcrest Major League for six years and also Secretary of the St. Paul City league for two years.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1990

The first Treasurer of the Minnesota Men’s State Bowling Association from 1928 to 1953. From 1922 to 1946 served as the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association’s Treasurer. In 1946 was honored at a dinner for serving 25 years as association Treasurer which, according to the ABC, was the longest on record for any association treasurer. The only man to win the St. Paul City Singles title two years in succession. He won the first of those two titles in 1938 with 697 and the following year with 705.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2008

Began his bowling career in the Junior Leagues in Jamestown New York.  He finished with the second highest average in his junior league as a senior.  He managed a bowling alley with a friend for a while in 1972 before going to work for Ramsey County Human Services Department as a caseworker and is now a financial assistant specialist. He started bowling in St. Paul in 1973 when he joined two leagues.  He joined his first classic league in 1975 (Hillcrest Classic at Hafner’s) which he bowled for twenty years from 1975-95 with a composite average of 198.2.  Jerry was a member of the St. Paul All-City Second Team in 1987-88. His team moved to Park Grove Lanes in 1995 and joined the Shannon Glass Classic.  His sponsor was On Track and on January 11, 1197 set the Minnesota State five man team scratch series record of 3716. This lasted until January 12, 2004. Jerry averaged 224.72 (his highest average ever) for the 2003-04 season at Park Grove Lanes and has a composite average of 217 for his eleven years at Park Grove Lanes.  He also bowled in the Minnehaha Classic from 1980-2006 with a composite average of 210.  He also bowled in the Auto Jobbers League from 188-2004 at Maplewood with a composite average of 212. Jerry finished 7^th overall at the Peterson Classic with an 8 game total of 1664 in 1997 and won the best 4 game optional event with a 958 scratch total.  He also finished 5^th in 1984 and 3^rd in the 1996 St. Paul Masters Tournament and then 6^th in the St. Paul Senior Masters Tournaments in 1998 and 2001. Jerry also finished second at the Nissan Scratch Singles Tournament in North Dakota in 1989 and won Minnehaha Open Team Event in 1990 and finished second in 1991. In 1997 he and his teammates rolled a 2922 which is currently the second highest 4 man team record in the State of Minnesota.  He has bowled 13 300 games, 6 299 games, 3 800 series and over 300 700 Series in his lifetime.  He has bowled in 25 consecutive ABC National tournaments with a composite average of 195.  He bowled a 753 series in the Singles event in Tulsa and a 290 game in the Doubles event at Reno in 2004. He has competed in 21 St. Paul “700” Club Tournament with a composite average of 203.39.  He was a member of the St. Paul All City Second Team in 1987-88.  He has placed 5^th in the 1984 and 3^rd in the 1996 St. Paul Masters Tournaments.  He also placed 6^th in the 1998 and 2001 St. Paul Senior Masters Tournaments.

Meritorious Service 1995

Started bowling career around 1950 and remains very active. Was elected to the St. Paul WBA Board of Directors in 1971 and served in that position for six years. While serving on the WBA Board; co-chaired the Bowlers Recognition Dinner, served on the Budget & Finance, All-City Selection, Auditing, and Awards Dinner committees. Devoted many hours developing the first association record and average books. Is presently a member of the Board of Directors for the St. Paul “600” Club and chaired the Metro “600” Tournament in 1994. Volunteers her time wherever required. Examples are score keeping, chairing the “600” Club Dinner and Picnic, working where needed at the International Special Olympics and attending most association meetings. Has bowled in 27 Women’s International Bowling Congress (WIBC) tournaments and attended several of their conventions. Also, at the national level, she was a member of a team which finished third in the WIBC Team event. She’s bowled in 32 Minnesota “State” tournaments and attended several of their conventions. Has also bowled in 36 St. Paul “City” tournaments. She was a member of the All-Star League eight years, the Northwest Masters League seventeen years and the Ladies’ City League twenty-seven years. A charter member of the St. Paul BPA Traveling league. Member of the 1966 and 1970 St. Paul “City” Tournament Team champions. Was a member of St. Paul’s All-City team two times. High single game is 285 and high series is 650. Has rolled over thirty-five 600-or-more series and her high final season average to date is 182.

Meritorious Service 1992

Has captured many league titles since beginning bowling in 1959. A member of the Greater St. Paul Men’s Bowling Association Board since 1971 and it’s President in 1987. With Hall-of Famers Joe Kolodziej and Bob Schabert, originated the St. Paul Masters Tournament. Has been the St. Paul Masters Tournament Director for eighteen years. Originated the St. Paul Senior’s Mixed Doubles Tournament in 1986 and has since then been that tournament’s Director. Was the “St. Paul 700 Club” Secretary from 1976 to 1979. Presently the “King Pin” of the “St. Paul 700 Club”. Has been the Secretary of the Minnehaha Classic League since 1973. Was the intramural bowling coach at Highland Senior High School for teen years.
Personal bowling accomplishments include a final high season average to-date of 212, one 300 game, a high series of 778 and more than fifty 700-or-more series. A member of the 1981-82 St. Paul Honorable Mention All-City team, shared the “St. Paul City” Doubles title with Mike Rech in 1967-68 and was a member of the “Minnesota State” championship Team in 1978.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1994

Started bowling in “classic” and/or “straight-away” leagues in 1970 at Drkula’s 32 and has since bowled in many St. Paul and Minneapolis leagues. Topped the two consecutive year ABC Tournament average list for the years 1987 thru 1988. Member of 1988 scratch and handicap Minnesota “State” Tournament Team champions. Was the scratch All Events champion in the 1994 Minnesota “State” Tournament. Was the All-Events champion in Alexandria’s “Garden Center” Tournament, was a Doubles champion twice and member of the Team champions twice in St. Cloud’s “Cold Spring Kegle” Tournament. Was a member of the Fargo championship Team in 1988. Was a Doubles champion twice and member of the Team champions twice in the “Minnehaha Open” Tournament. Won the 1982 and 1989 St. Paul Master’s titles. Won three St. Paul City Team titles and won the St. Paul “City’s” Jerry Noonan Memorial Award in 1992. In 1992, won the St. Paul “City” scratch and handicap All-Events titles and the St. Paul “City” scratch and handicap Singles titles. In 1985, won the Minneapolis City Scratch and Handicap Doubles titles and, in 1992, was a member of the Minneapolis City Championship Team. Won seven CBA titles and was a member of three CBA All-Star teams, a member of one CBA All-Star second team, and was the CBA’s 1981-82 “Bowler Of The Year”. Was a member of St. Paul’s All-City team five times, an “Honorable Mention” member of St. Paul’s All-City team four times and “King” of St. Paul bowlers four times. Has rolled ten 300’s, one 299, two 298’s, over 300 700-or-more series, five 800-or-more series, and his high final season average to date is 233.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2013

Dave started bowling in St Paul in 1986.  Over the last 27 years, he has numerous accomplishments across many levels of the game.  His career bowling accomplishments to date are:

St Paul Honors and Championships:

·         St. Paul Open Tournament  2006, Team All Events   (2078, 10238)

·         St. Paul All-City, 1st Team :  1990, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2005   
2nd Team:  1991, 1992, 1998, 2001

·         King of St. Paul Bowlers:  1990, 1993, 1997

·         St. Paul Masters  1999 (also 2^nd Place, 1991)

·         St. Paul Open St. Paul 700 Club Tournament
2003, AA Division 
Doubles Champions 2012 (w/John Kreyer) 

·         St. Paul Team Challenge  1998
(also 2^nd Place, 2000)

Scoring Record:

Member of 4-man team that shot 1088 game at Sundance Lanes (St. Paul, MN) in 1993.

Ranked 3^rd highest that season nationally and was 2^nd high in Minnesota

National Honors:

·         ABC/USBC Tournament participation:  1^st ABC – Jacksonville 1988,  203 career avg

·         299 game in ABC Singles Event
(739, 36^th place) 1999, Syracuse, NY

·         2126 All Events (32^nd place)
2002 ABC in Billings, MT

·         USBC team event 3382, 7^th place in 2011

Tournament Championships:

·         Minnesota State USBC Open Tournament
1993, HDCP Team & Actual Team
2006, HDCP All Events & Actual All Events (Brainerd)   (2260)
2006, Noonan Award (Brainerd)   (801 in Team Event)
(Also 2nd place All Events with 2214 and 2^nd place Actual Doubles with 1495 in 2003)

300 Games:  46     800 Series:  15                                                                   High League Average:  229 (1989-90 & 2004-05, 2012-13)

       299s Games:  15    298s Games: 5     11-in-a row:  28

Central Bowlers Alliance  
November, 1990   (Eau Claire, WI)
July, 1991   (Minnehaha)
October, 1991   (Doubles, Stardust)
June, 1992   (Year End, Cedarvale)
September, 1992   (Rochester, MN)
(19 other top 5 finishes)

·         Minneapolis Open Tournament 
1993, HDCP Team & Actual Team
2002, Actual Team Event
2007, HDCP Team & Actual Team
2009, Actual Singles Title

·         Mpls Team Challenge  Feb 2013-Southtown       

·         Upper Midwest Bowlers Assoc. 
January, 1988   (Bismarck, ND)
March, 1992   (Aberdeen, SD)

·         Texa-Tonka 16-Game Sweeper  Nov 1992

·         Sunset Lanes Tournament, Mankato, MN  1997, Doubles, All Events and Team titles

·         MSC Scratch tournaments
November, 2012 (Saxon Lanes)
January, 2013 (Drkula’s) 

Miscellaneous:

·         Minnesota State Hall of Fame induction – April 2010, Superior Performance.

·         Minneapolis All-City, 1st Team :  2002      2nd Team:  1999, 2003

·         CBA All-Star , 1st Team:  1990, 1991, 1992    2nd Team:  1993, 1994

·         All Events 2202. Huikko’s Bowl. Bischoff Traveling Tournament on Jan 7, 2012, ranks as 26^th highest in state at the time.

·         MSC – All star first team – 2012-13 season.

·         MSC – Rookie of the Year 2010-11.

·         Twin Cities Masters Triple Crown

Pioneer Superior Performance 1965

Member of team that won ABC All-Events title in 1957. In this same tournament he and his partner finished in second place in the doubles, contributing 677 to a 1356 series. Named to second All-American team for his accomplishments that season. Placed second in 1941 ABC Tournament with 740 series. Rolled a record 957 total in Tribune Classic in 1947, and is the only two-time winner of that tournament. Has 25 year ABC Tournament average of 191. Shared State Doubles title in 1942. Won City all-events title in 1952. Shared Doubles and won Singles title in 1957 City Meet. Has also won numerous other tournaments and has many 700 totals to his credit.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1970

League bowler 23 years. Lifetime average over 200. Has a 197 average for 18 ABC tournaments. Three sanctioned 300 games and a high series of 806. Member of ABC Team All-Events champions in 1957 and Classic Division Team Champion in 1965. Has a National All-Star average of 198 for 220 games and World’s Invitational average of 202 for 220 games. Member of two State Championship teams in 1950-1966, also captured State All-Star title in 1963. Holder of three City Championships (doubles, 196l; team, 1960 and 1969). Won four City match game titles. Winner of Minneapolis Tribune Classic in 1955. Captured 700 Club title twice. Member of the St. Paul All-City team three times.

Meritorious Service 1995

Started bowling career in 1959 at the age of fourteen in the junior leagues of Southern California. At the age of fifteen worked as an automatic pinsetter mechanic and at the counter for a local bowling center. After moving to St. Paul joined three leagues and worked as a part-time pin chaser at Lucky Lanes. Served as league Secretary for eight years and league President for an additional seven years as a member of the Lucky Lanes Friday Night Men’s League. A member of many league championship teams and won a few tournament titles. Bowled a “300” game in the Harkins Straightaway League at Sundance Lanes in 1990. Elected to the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association Board of Directors in 1975. Since 1975 has chaired twelve committees and co-chaired six committees. Elected President of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association and served at that position during the 1989-90 season. Worked as Tournament Director and/or Lead Director for the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association championships for seventeen years. In 1991, wrote the first version of the “Director’s Handbook” which serves as an important tool for the initial training of new “Board” members and as a source of reference for the veterans. In 1992, was elected a Director to the Minnesota “State” Men’s Bowling Association and currently serves as editor of the “State” Association Newsletter. In 1993 was selected as the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association’s “Director of the Year”. Chaired the Ad Hoc committee that researched, designed and implemented the computerization of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association. The day-to-day operation of the association totally relies on the two computer systems for processing league sanctions, award allocation, general record keeping and financial planning. Was the driving force behind the development and implementation of the St. Paul Association News (SPAN) and is currently its’ Senior Editor.

Meritorious Service 1989

One of five people who opened Minnehaha Lanes in 1958. Since then has been very active in all aspects of the bowling game. Is past President of the St. Paul Bowling Proprietor Association, Minnesota State BPA and is an officer at the Metro BPA and former National Director. Along with his partners, has sponsored many bowling and softball teams. Has hosted several men’s and women’s Minnesota State and St. Paul City tournaments in addition to several Junior tournaments. Originated the “56” Club at Minnehaha in 1960-61. It is still a very popular function for his center’s bowlers (women with 500 or more and men with 600 or more series). Very active in promoting the Bowlers Recognition Dinner and has served as Master of Ceremonies several times. Also an active league bowler. Personal best are a 268 game and a 668 series. Has averaged around 188 for the past twenty years.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1974

Has been a league bowler for the past 26 years. Lifetime average is well over 200, with the high average of 224 in 1962-63 season. High sanctioned series is 793, high game of 299. Has 198 average for 12 ABC Tournaments. One of the finalists in 1961-62 World Invitational Tourney, finished in 6^th place and averaged 213 for 100 games. Holds National All Star average of 195 for 120 games. Minnesota match game singles and doubles champ in 1961-62 season, also singles champion in 1959-60 and 1971-72. State All-Events champion in 1962 and won State Doubles title in 1969 paired with brother John. City Singles and All-Events champion in 1959. Four times named King of Bowlers, being on All-City team four times. Has about 90 series of 700 or over. Won the State All-Events, both scratch and actual for 1970-71. Also a member of team champs in the 1970-71 State Tourney, both scratch and handicap. Has won 11 state titles and reached semifinals of 1971 US Open.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1963

Was a top ranking bowler in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Combined with George Vandertunk for a 1308 total and captured the 1934 IBA Doubles title. This was the first 1300 total in the nation. At the age of 70 he rolled a 300 game in the St. Paul City League.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1963

Was regarded as one of the greatest left-handed bowlers in the history of the game.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1964

Tied for ABC Singles title in 1907, lost in roll-off.  Well-known member of Schmidt’s City League team in 1910-1930 era. Averaged above 200 for many years. Received ABC’s ‘Rip Van Winkel’ award in 1959.

Meritorious Service 1997

Began her bowling career in 1952 and has league bowled continuously since. Has served various leagues as either President or Secretary/Treasurer. Served on a committee that set up the St. Paul BPA Traveling “A” League and was a charter member and first President of that league. Bowled in Northwest Masters League for 19 years and the Ladies City League for 26 years. Elected to the WBA Board in 1971 and served that position for six years. Served as Chairperson of the first and third Bowler’s Recognition dinners. While on the board served on the All-City Team, Budget and Finance, Awards Dinner, Average Book, Legislative, Nominating and Auditing committees. On committee that developed the first association records and average book and served on that committee for several years. Served as delegate to state and national WIBC conventions and attended many state workshops and conventions. Promoted and coordinated youth bowling in the schools both through physical education programs and as rewards programs. A junior bowling coach and coordinator for 15 years and served on the St. Paul Junior Board. Recipient of Youth Bowling Plaque from St. Paul Junior Board in 1989. Instrumental in establishing bowling programs for mentally and physically challenged youth and adults in the north suburbs. Worked one-on-one in these programs and coordinated programs through the schools and group living facilities. Promoted and coordinated bowling fund raisers to support the “challenged” programs. Recipient of the Community Service Award in 1985 from ARC of St. Paul. Encouraged and promoted Senior Bowling with lessons, bowling socials and leagues. Served for many years as chairperson of the St. Paul WBA Auditing Committee and helped to incorporate a new system for bank deposit record keeping. Served on the “600” Club Dinner Committee and Picnic committee and bowled in approximately 30 “City” 600 Club tournaments, 25 “State” 600 Club tournaments, and several “Metro” 600 Club tournaments. Bowled in close to forty “City” association tournaments, thirty-plus “State” association tournaments, and 26 WIBC “National” tournaments. Sponsored many bowling teams over a 23 year period. The St. Paul “City” Singles champion in 1972, the Minnesota “600” Club champion in 1980, a member of the third place team in the national WIBC tournament in 1982, and the recipient of the St.Paul “600” Club Memorial Award in 1989. Has a career high 268 game which she achieved three times, a high series of 670 and has a high final season average to date of 180.

Meritorious Service 1964

Organized Minnesota Women’s Bowling Association in 1947 and was President for five years. Organized 87 city bowling associations in Minnesota. Served five years as St. Paul Women’s City Association President, was State Secretary and 3rd Vice-President of the WIBC. A good bowler, she won Women’s Northern title (singles) in 1936.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1964

Well-known peppery lead-off for famed Hamm’s team of the 1930’s era. Won Tribune Classic in 1930, co-champion Men’s State Doubles in 1939. Had two 300’s.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2005

Bob’s bowling career began in 1938 when he was employed as a pinsetter in Peshtigo, WI.   Peshtigo’s claim to fame is that it completely burned down at the same time as the Chicago Fire and 1400 people died.  O’Leary’s cow had more paper presence so it never even got into the paper.  Bob learned to bowl by setting up pins, bowling and then setting up the pins again.  Through the years he has bowled on multiple leagues and has also ran a bowling center in Menomonee Michigan for a season.  His high game was a 296 bowled in Rettke’s Center in Marinette, WI.  His highest season’s average was a 188.  Bob’s greatest contribution to the game of bowling has been as an originator and coach for the junior bowling program at Hero’s (originally Park Grove Lanes).  The program was established in 1959 and is active today with an average of 350-400 junior bowlers each season.  An Adult-Junior Tournament at Hero’s Lanes has been named for Bob in his honor for all the effort expended and a winner is posted each year. Bob has coached one to two leagues the entire 38 years he was associated with its operation.  He was secretary for the program from 1959 through 1980.  He coordinated the Junior Bowling Banquet each year.  Bob has introduced many young people to the game and has developed a life long love of it for many young bowlers.  He was also active in other parts of the Community: delivering Meals on Wheels, Chapter President for the National Association of Retired Federal Employees from 1984-90 and State President for the same organization from 1990 to 1998.

Meritorious Service 1967

Past President of Greater St. Paul Bowling Association and served on Executive Committee for many years. Past member of State Bowling Board. Shared State Doubles in 1952 and City Doubles in 1949. Member of Board of Governors of the St. Paul Singles Classics and Minneapolis Tribune Classic. An active and aggressive promoter, both as a bowler and proprietor. Member of St. Paul 700 Club. Averaged between 195-200 for over 15 years.

Superior Performance 2016

Bob began bowling at the age of 3 in Menomonie, WI at his parents bowling center. Bob started in junior bowling at 5 and then started competing in Men’s leagues at age 12. He owned an 8 lane bowling center in Madelia, MN from 1982- 1987.  Bob began bowling in the St Paul Bowling Assoc. in 1987.  His career bowling accomplishments to date are:

St Paul Honors and Championships:

· St. Paul Open Tournament

                 1993, 2004 Team HDCP

                 2004, Scratch & HDCP All-Events

                 2004, Dodor and Noonan Awards

· All City Team (twice)

· 2013, St Paul Senior Masters

National Honors:

· Participated in 20 ABC National tourneys with a 200.5 lifetime average.

Tournament Championships:

· Minnesota State USBC Open Championship

1989, Team

· 2007, Minneapolis 700 Club

· Minnehaha Doubles & Team

· Rochester Open Team

· Ripon, WI Team Title

· Alexandria Doubles

· Lucky 13 Single Scratch & HDCP 3 times

· 2 top 10 finishes Peterson Classic

Miscellaneous:

· Two 800’s in the same day (1) Friday Morning league at Maplewood Bowl (300/805) (2) St Paul City team event later that day at Saxon bowled (829).

· 1 MSC title (White Bear Bowl)

· 3 CBA titles

· 1 CBA/MJBT title

· Attended PBA School in 1985 and held a National card until 1991. Earned 1^st PBA 300 ring in May 1987 and also had 3 – 300’s and 3 – 800’s as a PBA member.

· Still an active PBA member.

· 2014-Present, St Paul USBC Director

300 Games:  18     800 Series:  12    High Series:  856

High League Average:  242

Pioneer Superior Performance 1963

Noted for his outstanding control. Mitchell was considered one of the best spare bowlers in the game. Rolled 18-300 games and carried a 200-plus average for many years. Completed an 84 game league schedule with only nine errors.

Meritorious Service 1994

Started bowling in 1954 at the lanes on the second floor of the Robert Street Rec. In 1958 became league secretary for the Sibley Commercial League and served in that capacity until 1972. In 1965 was elected to the Greater St. Paul Men’s Bowling Association’s Board of Directors. Also, in 1965, was appointed coach of St. Paul’s Junior Traveling League and served at that position for six years. In 1972, became secretary of the Friday Nite Men’s Handicap at Drkula’s and held that office until 1977. Also, in 1972, began coaching Drkula’s junior bowlers and continues to at the present time (1994). Was elected President of the St. Paul American Junior Bowling Congress (AJBC) Association in 1975 and held that office until 1983. Was elected President of the Greater St. Paul Men’s Bowling Association for the 1977-78 season. Again, in 1981, became secretary of the Friday Nite Men’s Handicap at Drkula’s and continues to be that league’s secretary at the present time (1994). In 1992, received a St. Paul award for 25 years of service as an AJBC/YABA coach. Served on most committees at one time or another including the Junior Bowling Committee. Is responsible for initiating the St. Paul AJBC/YABA “Local Achievement Award” awarded to the junior bowler who works the hardest at improving his/her game and yet did not earn an AJBC/YABA award. Is responsible for making the St. Paul AJBC/YABA “City” Tournament’s annual awards party a reality with attendance at between 150 and 300 parents and juniors annually. Served as delegate to the American Bowling Congress and Minnesota State meetings three times each. Bowling accomplishments include a single score of 257 and a high series of 645.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1974

Began bowling career in 1938. Has lifetime average over 200, with high of 217 for one season. Has three sanctioned 300 games, two coming within the space of 28 days. High series is 788. Member of ABC Team All-Events champions in 1957. Participated in National All-Star Tournament five times, holding 194 average for 132 games. Had average of 194 for 48 games in World Invitational Championships. Twice member of champion doubles team in State tournament (1949 and 1958). Member of champion doubles team in City meet in 1959. Was given honorable mention twice on Mort Luby’s BJ All-American team. On All-City team four times (1957-58-59 and 60), and King in 1957. Won National 700 crown in 1954-55 season with 12 totals over 700, and won St. Paul 700 Club tournament in 1956 with a 920 series.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1997

Started bowling in 1955. Her career bowling accomplishments make her, arguably, one of Minnesota’s best lady left-handers of all time. Was a member of the Minnesota Mudhens team which won an Actual Team championship in St. Paul’s “City” tournament. In 1988, won Rosemount’s Ladies Central Bowlers Association (LCBA) tournament. Was LCBA “Bowler Of The Year” for the 1986-87 bowling season. Won the Team Scratch title for MWBA with the Mudhens in 1988. In 1989-90 won first place scratch doubles title for MWBA. Was a member of the LCBA Metro Bowler All-Star team two times and an LCBA All-Star second team member one time. Was a member of St. Paul’s All-City team five times and an “Honorable Mention” member of St. Paul’s All-City team four times. High single game is 300 and high series is 759. As of 1995, her 300 along with a 300 rolled by her husband, Joe, put them in a unique club with only two other husband/wife duos in Minnesota who have accomplished the same feat. Has rolled numerous 600-or-more series, eleven 700-or-more series including the 759 which led St. Paul ladies in high series for the 1990-91 season. Her high final season average to date is 206.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2009

Pioneer Superior Performance 1966

Was a member of first team to record a 3000 total in an ABC Tournament, Flor De Knispel, rolling a 3006 in 1913 and a member of the Aquilas team in 1918 when they rolled the third 3000 in ABC history, a 3022. Rolled an unheard of 700 in that series and both of these 3000 plus totals were ABC Champions in their respective years. Well-known proprietor and sponsor.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2011

Lori started bowling in the St. Paul Area in 1989.  She bowled in Wisconsin leagues since the age of 9.  National Accomplishments included: Finished fifth in the Team Championships in 2002; bowled a 726 in 2010 and an All Events of 1886 in 2010.  State Accomplishments include: Minnesota Scratch Team Event Champion in 1996 and the Virginia Pechocek Award winner; in; Singles Champion with a 726 in 2004; shot an 805 in the MN State Tournament in 2010; Won the All Events Championship in 2010 in the State Tournament; Team Champion in 2008 with a 3^rd Place Place in All Events in the same year. City accomplishments were: In 2002 Lori was a member of the St. Paul Limited Average Team Champions; in 2005 she was the St. Paul All Events Champion; in 2003 she was the St. Paul Singles Champion.; on the St. Paul All-City Team many times and making Queen several times. Other Tournament titles include: Minneapolis City Doubles in 1995; Minneapolis All Events Title actual and Handicap in 1995 and 2005; Had a 974 in the 700 Club Tournament in 2010.  She has been a coach for Youth Bowling for 6 years and was a coach for the Park High School Bowling Team.  Her High Average is 214, High game is 300 and Highest Series is 805. She has bowled in the National Tournament 13 years, the State Tournament 15 Years and the City Tournament 15 years.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2004

National accomplishments: 4^th Place in ABC All Events with a 2054 in 1976 (691-669-694); 6^th Place in ABC Doubles in 1976; Rolled a 298 Game in ABC Singles in 1992; 197 average in 37 years with two 2000+ series at the National ABC Tournament.
State accomplishments are 1972 Minnesota State Doubles Title and Minnesota State Team Title in 1981. City Accomplishments are 1962-63 Scratch Team Title and 1970-71 Doubles (Scratch and Handicap) Title. Other accomplishments are: 1960 University of Minnesota Homecoming Champion; Alexandria Doubles Champion in the 1970’s twice; 1977 Cold Spring Kegler Doubles Champion; 1970 Cold Spring Kegler Team Champion; 1992 and 1999 St. Paul 700 Club “AA” Division Champion; 1970-71 Member of the St. Paul City All City First Team. Won the 1977 St. Cloud Doubles Event. Won the Jerry Noonan Award in 1970-71 with a 749. Was an All Star Bowler at age 15.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2007

Meritorious Service 1963

Served as President (1944-45 season) and Secretary of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association, holding the latter office for 13 years, from 1945-1958. Was City All Events champion in 1955.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1977

A league bowler for 33 years, with composite lifetime average of 200. Had 11 series over 700 in 1956-57, and has between 125 and 130 series of 700 or better with a high of 784. Has nine 300 games, two sanctioned. One of the 300’s came in a 725 total that won City Singles title in 1952-53. Has competed in 20 ABC meets with lifetime average of 191, his best All-Events being 1870 in 1964. Finished fifth with late George Dodor in ABC doubles in 1957. Competed in first ABC at age 15 in 1941 in high school division. Was youngest bowler ever to compete in National All Star, being 17 in 1943. Shot 683 as Howard’s Clothes won City Team title in 1952-53 and member of Hamm’s Beer team which won Men’s State Title in 1953. Posted a 1978 total in City All-Events in 1952-53. Named to All-City team in 1956-57. Competed in two World Invitational meets and was a charter member of Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) in 1958. Is past president and secretary of St. Paul All Star league. Won high average in St. Paul City league twice and four times in Harkins Straightaway.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2001

Bowledin St. Paul leagues more than 30 years.  In1969, as a member of Norm’s Standard Bowling Team, contributed 674 of the 3355score which was, at the time, the highest team score in Minnesota for the1968-69 season.  In 1970, as amember of Carbone’s Pizza Team, contributed 694 of the 3461 score which was, atthe time, fourth best team score in the nation for the 1969-70 season. 
Wonthe St. Paul “City” Actual All Events title in 1963. Contributed 695 as a member of St. Paul’s “City” ChampionshipClass A Team in 1979.  Was afinalist in St. Paul’s Masters Tournament six times. Placed high on the prize list of Chicago’s Peterson Classic and twice onthe tournament’s major prize list.
Wasnamed to St. Paul’s All City 2nd Team in 1963 and again in 1975. High single game is 290 and high series is 778. Rolled more than sixty 700 plus series and has a lifetime compositeaverage of, at least, 200.  Hishighest final season average was 211.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1976

President of the Greater St. Paul Men’s Bowling Association during 1954-55 season and member of the Executive Board 14 years. Past secretary of the St. Paul 700 Club. Rolled in the City League 20 years, during which he was a member of 11 championship teams, averaging between 195 and 205. Won Mohawk sweepstakes in 1936 with 892 total and all-events title in Mankato tournament in 1950 with 1836. Top average 210

Meritorious Service 2002

Bud started bowling in 1954 at University Lanes. He was a pinsetter at University Lanes and at St. Peter Claver Lanes. In the early 1960’s he served as Secretary of the Sioux League at Minnehaha Lanes. He bowled for the Venetian Inn in the Saxon Straightaway League for 20 years from 1963 to 1983. He served as league secretary for the last 5 years he participated in the league. Bud has bowled three 300’s, one 298 and numerous 700’s. His highest series is 796 and his highest average is 218. Has bowled in over 30 Greater St. Paul City Tournaments and over 30 Minnesota State Tournaments.
He served as a delegate to the ABC Convention for 10 years and bowled in 34 ABC tournaments with a composite average of 192. Has competed in 5 National Mixed Tournaments. Served as the secretary of the Hillcrest City League for 10 years and was the House Representative for Hillcrest Bowl before retiring to Las Vegas in 1998. He won the Showboat Individual Invitational League in 98-99. He is serving his 3^rd year as Junior Bowling coach in Sam’s Town.
Bud was elected to the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association’s Board of Directors in 1973 and served as President during the 1987-88 bowling season. He has chaired many committees including Nominating, Steering, Suspension, Finance, Industry Relations and Hall of Fame/Recognition Dinner. He served as President of the Hall of Fame committee and has been the Host and Emcee of the Recognition Dinner numerous times.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1978

A league bowler for some 30 years, with a lifetime composite average over 200. Has a high average of 212 for 84 games. Posted 200 or better average in one of three leagues for 20 consecutive years. Rolled two sanctioned 300 games, in November, 1957, and December, 1961. Had 69 totals over 700. Competed in two National BPAA team tournaments, and participated in 25 ABC tournaments. Competed in National AllStar tournament five times, placing in semifinals once. Won $5,000 in Goodman Jewelers tournament on a 300 game in 1950’s and won a new Ford in a tournament in Sioux Falls, SD in 1950. Member of one City Tournament Championship team. Competed in 15 Petersen Classics, cashing in several. Was a member of 1963-64 All-City team. Chosen for St. Paul All-Star team which competed against selected Minneapolis bowlers in late 1940’s and early 1950’s. Now residing in Arizona.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1990

Began his bowling career with the start of the 1947-48 season in St. Paul at University Lanes. Was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Capitol City League in the 1948-49 season. Became a Director of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association at the annual Spring meeting in 1959. Relocation of employment found Loren in Toronto, Canada for the start of the 1960-61 season. In January of 1961 he became a Director with the Toronto Ten Pin Association and was elected as their Secretary at their spring meeting. Bowled in four leagues and held various league officer positions in them. Another relocation assignment place Loren back in St. Paul and in the 1968-69 season he resumed the job as Secretary-Treasurer for the Capitol City Bowling League. Held this position until he resigned in the 1985-86 season and still bowls in the league. Also assumed the responsibilities as Secretary-Treasurer for the Automotive Jobbers League in the 1968-69 season. Was re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association and served as the association President in the 1981-82 season. Served many years as the Secretary-Treasurer of the St. Paul Hall of Fame Committee and has served with this committee for the past 20 years.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1980

A bowler for 36 years with a lifetime average of 199+. Career halted in 1972 due to arthritis in his arm. Won Men’s City singles title in 1967-68 with 684 and won Men’s City All Events in 1957-58 with 1911 actual. Bob won State All Events in 1960-61 with 1909 total and was member of Schmidt’s Beer team that finished third in ABC the same year. Was named to All City team in 1960-61 and led St. Paul All Star league with 207 average. Finished fifth with Rod Adolph in 1963 Doubles, hitting 683 total. Competed in 22 Tribune Classic meets and had 14 totals over 800. Has one sanctioned 300 game and high series of 783. Competed in 20 ABC meets with composite average of 189. Was member of four Men’s City tournament championship teams; Minea Amana (1956-57), Coleman Coal (1959-60), Grain Belt (1961-62) and Schmidt’s Beer. Won St. Paul 700 Club tournament three times -1962, 1963 and 1967. Original member of St. Paul All Star league for 21 years until retirement in 1972. Competed in 20 Petersen Classics, cashing in half of them. Was in partnership of local bowling establishment (All Star Bowl) until it was sold.

Meritorious Service 2004

Began bowling in 1958 in a men’s league atMidway Gardens Bowling Lanes. Has been a board member of the Greater St. PaulBowling Association since 1993 and was elected President for 2000-2001. Servedon many committees such as: Historical, Awards, Tournament, Nominating andSeniors. Elected President of the St. Paul Hall of Fame in 1999-2000. ElectedPresident of the St. Paul “700” Club for 1995-97 andSecretary/Treasurer (Pin Buoy) from 2000-2004. Has been the Co-Chairman of theSt. Paul Senior Mixed Tournament from 1996-2004.
Titles include: a 1959 singles title inLeCentre, Minnesota (using a house ball and shoes); a St. Paul City DoublesActual Title in 1972 with Len Kijenski; State Team “A” Division in1978; “700” Club “AA” Title in 1978; 11^th Placein Peterson Classic in 1980 and the City Senior Doubles Title in 1996 withDorothy Ceisor. Gold Medal National Senior Olympics Doubles in the 60-64 agegroup with Tom Groh in 2003.
Composite League Average (114 leagues) is192.1; Lifetime ABC National Tournament Average is 190 (28 years); High seriesof 791, High Game of 299 and highest league average of 213. Has averaged over200 in 11 separate years and has bowled over 50 – 700’s in league competition.

Meritorious Service 2019

Debbie started bowling in 1978 at Rose Bowl.  Bowled in 26 consecutive WIBC/USBC Women’s Tournaments and 28consecutive State Women’s Tournaments.

St Paul USBC Assoc. Contributions:

• 1995-present, Director St Paul WBA/USBC
• 2002-present, Director St Paul 600 Club
• Most Improved Average Tournament Director for 20+ years
• Chairperson for Secretary’s Workshop at St Paul Assoc Annual Meeting for 20+ years
• Delegate at National Convention for 13 years
• Delegate at State Convention for 22 years
• Served on many other committees, assisted with office work, lane certification, other tournaments working check-in and brackets
• League Secretary/Treasurer for 25 years

Minnesota State USBC Contributions:

• Worked every Women’s State Tournament held in St Paul since 1997 and in Minneapolis (2013) and Red Wing (2014).
• Assisted with brackets when needed at MN Youth
• Tournament at Flaherty’s and MN Open Tournament at   
• Treasure Island.
• Demonstrated Lane Certification at MWBA Convention in Albert Lea.
• 2004 & 2005, Nominating Committee
• Served as teller 2 times at State Annual Meeting

High Series:  692   High Avergae: 182 

Meritorious Service 1978

Currently serving as the seventh President of the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association. Has been a league or association officer for close to 25 years. Was President and Secretary of the St. Paul Ladies All Star league, served as Secretary of the Hall of Fame Committee for seven years. Elected to St. Paul WBA Board in 1959, and served as Vice-President five years before assuming current post. A Director of Minnesota WBA since 1970, currently serving as awards chairperson. Member of Minnesota Bowling Council since 1972 and in second term as Secretary of same. Is in 18th year as Secretary of St. Paul 600 Club of which she is a charter member. Has a high series of 693, high game of 268 (5 times) and high average of 191 in 1967-68 and again in 1968-69 in All Star league. Received MWBA medal for high average for both of those seasons. Member of St. Paul WBA Team champions 1957-58, won City All Events title three times. Named to All City team 12 times, and was Queen three times (1967-68, 1970-71, 1971-72). Has competed in 20 WIBC meets and has served as National delegate 12 times.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2006

Duane Started bowling in 1956.  National accomplishments include First Century Doubles Winner in 2005 USBC.  State accomplishments include a First Place in MN Mixed Team in 1999 with a 2706.  City accomplishments include an Actual Team Championship in City Tournament in 1983 with a3069 total.  other accomplishments include Champion in Tribune Classic in 1971 with an 889; a member of the All City Team in 1968-69; member of the St Paul Mixed Team Scratch Champions with a high series of 767 and Scratch All Events Champion in the Knights of Columbus tournament with a 2101 in 2004.  Junior Bowling Coach for 28 years.
Duane has bowled 3 – 300 games, an high series of 767 and a high average of 213.  Duane started Junior Scholarship Program with Mama and Papa Vitale Tournament in 1993 and has ran the tournament ever since.  He is currently serving as a Director in the St Paul United States Bowling Congress Association and Head Coach of North St. Paul high School.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1995

National accomplishments include Hoinke Actual Team in 1985, ABC Team in 1984 and 1988, and ABC Team All Events in 1984 and 1985. ABC ten consecutive year (1983-92) average of 207+ currently ranks him highest among Minnesota bowlers and sports a 199+ ABC lifetime average. Has several other top 15 finishes in the ABC Tournaments. Competed in the 1985 U.S. Team trials. Won the 1973 Minnesota Masters title, 1980 Minnesota “State” Tournament Actual Singles champion, 2nd place 1980 Minnesota “State” Tournament All Events. Contributed an 801 series to win the 1994 Actual and Handicap Minnesota “State” Doubles Team titles. Placed 2nd in the St. Paul Masters Tournament and won the 1990 event. Was a member of the 1994 St. Paul “City” Actual Team champions. Has one Minnesota “State” Tournament Team title, one Minneapolis “City” Team title and four St. Paul “City” Team titles. Won the George Dodor Memorial Award by scoring an actual 812 in the 1984-85 St. Paul “City” Team event. Was a member of the 1976-77 CBA All-Star Team, a member of the St. Paul All City Team twice. Was ‘King Pin’ of the St. Paul bowlers in 1984-85 and an Honorable Mention of the St. Paul All City Team once. Has rolled six 300’s, one 298, five 800’s, and more than one hundred 700or-more series. His highest final season average to date is 224.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1995

Started bowling in 1936 at the age of fourteen and worked as a pinsetter at Johnson’s Lanes and Woog’s Recreation in South St. Paul. Once was a major owner of the North Star Lanes in West St. Paul. Served a one year term as President of the St. Paul Bowling Proprietors Association and served on a committee with Bill Manion and Fran Morrissetti developing St. Paul’s Pepsi Jr. League. Has belonged to many championship teams and replaced St. Paul Hall of Famer Rags Ragogna as Captain of the St. Paul Hamm’s Beer Team in 1964 when Rags retired from bowling. Scored 1891 in All Events in the 1963 ABC Tournament where he was a member of the St. Paul Hamm’s Beer Team that finished in sixth place. Achieved high average honors in the St. Paul City League with a 204, North Star Classic League with a 213 and the Traveling 3-Man Team League with a 209. Rolled a high game of 289 in the Minnesota “State” Tournament while competing in Austin. Bowled on the Minnesota All Star TV Show three times and won twice. Once finished one league game with nine strikes and started the next game with the first nine strikes for eighteen strikes in a row. Has rolled many 279 games and at least twenty-seven 700 or more series. Gave bowling instructions to many adults at North Star lanes and put on a bowling clinic at the local high school on the gymnasium floor.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1988

Joined the St. Paul City League in 1949. Since then has been a member of five St. Paul City League championship teams, four St. Paul All Star League championship teams and two St. Paul City championship teams. Member of the St. Paul All City team for the 1961-62 season. As of 1988 has competed in thirty WIBC tournaments. During her career has rolled numerous 600 or more series with a personal high of 650. Her lifetime high game is 275 and high average is in the 180s.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1997

Clark is married with two children. His wife’s name is Kristine. For 10 years he has served as a coach and president of the YABA at Flaherty’s. He is currently serving as CBA president for a third consecutive term, served as CBA vice-president for 5 years and a CBA board member for 10 years. He initiated the CBA Hall of Fame and Tournament of Champions. Clark has seven 300’s, two 299’s and two 298’s. His high three game series is 833. He has participated in sanctioned league competition for 23 years with a high average of 223. He has bowled in the State Tournament for 20 years. He has bowled over one hundred and fifty 700 series. He has won seven CBA titles (Singles title 5 times, doubles title once and CBA/MJBT doubles title once) and was bowler of the year in 1995. He has been named to seven CBA All Star teams (First Team three times and Second Team four times. He was elected to the CBA Hall of Fame in the fall of 1996. He has won the following titles: Team title in Fairmont (twice), Team title in St. Cloud (four), Team title in Hibbing (Three), Team title at Minnehaha (three), Team title at Fargo (five), Fairmont Singles and all Events (once), Minnehaha Doubles (once), St. Paul City All Events (1975-76, 1979-80), St. Paul City Doubles (1975-76, 1984-85), winner of the George Dodor Award (1979-80, 1990-91), winner of the Jerry Noonan Award (1979-80), Minneapolis City All Events in 1985-86, Minneapolis Singles (1985-86, 1995-96), the Minneapolis Team Event (1995-96), the Minneapolis Team Challenge (1996-97), Minnesota Team Title in 1987-88 and the Minnesota All Events Title in 1994-95. He is second in the ABC for consecutive 200 games with 17. He has two back to back 2000+ All Events scores in the ABC’s with a high of 2111 in 1991. He has a 199.7 average for 21 years in the ABC.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2015

Scott started bowling in 1990. Since then, he has many accomplishments many levels of the game.  His career bowling accomplishments to date are:

300 Games:  57     800 Series:  36    High Series:  854   High League Average:  240 

St Paul Honors and Championships:                                                           

Tournament Championships:

  St. Paul Open Tournament

• 1995, HDCP and Actual Team
  1997, HDCP Team and Actual Team
  2000, HDCP Team and Actual Team
  2005, 2014 Team All Events
• St Paul Team Challenge (3 times)
• 2012, St Paul Limited Team Challenge
• St. Paul All-City Team :  1995, 2001, 2003  

Honorable Team:  1998, 2000

• Minnesota State USBC Open Championship
  2000, 2001, 2014Team All Events
  2008, Actual and HDCP Doubles
• 2014, Minnesota State USBC Team Challenge 
• Minneapolis Open Tournament
  Minneapolis Team Challenge (4 times)

Minneapolis All Events (3 times)
Minneapolis Doubles (2 times)

• Central Bowlers Alliance (CBA) ~ 9 titles

Miscellaneous:

• Minneapolis Hall of Fame induction – 2010, Superior Performance.
• Bill Hengen Award 2014 (State title)
• Central Bowlers Alliance
  Bowler of the Year
  First Team All Star
  2003, CBA Hall of Fame                                                            

National Honors:

• Team USA member (1999, 2003, 2006 & 2007)
• USBC Championships
  2014, Team Event
  (also 3 other top 10 finishes)

Doubles (3 top 10 finishes)
Singles (1 top 10 finish)
All Events (1 top 10 finish)
Team All Events (5 top 10 finishes)

International Honors:

• 2003, Silver Medal World Championships
• 2003, Gold Medal Pan American Games
• 2006, Gold Medal World Championships

Pioneer Superior Performance 1995

Started bowling in 1973. Won a medal for being a member of the 1983 “WIMBY” Tournament Handicap Team champions. Had high average for both St. Paul and Minnesota ladies during the 1986-87 season with 205. Member of the 1990-91 Mpls. City Tournament Team champions. Won the Ladies’ division of the Bryant Lake ABC Classic Actual Singles title in 1991. Competed once in the Greater Lakes Invitational Tournament (GLIT) and finished 2nd. Had high average in the Cameron Classic League for the 1986-87 season with 205, 1989-90 season with 197 and 1993-94 season with 203. Had high average in the Maplewood Classic League for the 1986-87 season with 198, 1987-88 season with 197 and 1990-91 season with 198. Had high average in the Royal Down’s Master League for the 1987-88 season with 191 and 1988-89 season with 191. Had high average in the Cunningham Sports Classic League for the 1991-92 season with 204. Had the high average in the Ladies All Star League for the 1992-93 season with 207. Member of teams which won the St. Paul “Mixed” Tournament Team championship twice with one of those teams setting a new state record for mixed teams with a score of 2790 (232.5 average for 12 games). Led St. Paul ladies with high individual games for the 1991-92 season with 297 and the 1992-93 season with 299. Led St. Paul ladies in high series for the season during 1988-89 with 715. Has finished in the top ten in All-Events in St. Paul’s “City” Tournament five times and the top five three times. Has made the finals in the Ladies Central Bowlers Association (LCBA) many times and once lead the qualifying. Was a member of the LCBA All-Star team four times and an LCBA All-Star second team member one time. Was a member of St. Paul’s All-City team eight times and “Queen” of St. Paul bowlers seven times. High single game is 299 and high series is 742. Has rolled numerous 600-or-more series, twenty-three 700-or-more series and her high final season average to date is 207.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1975

League bowler for 45 years. Lifetime average around 198. Highest league average 213. Averaged over 200 in all leagues for 12 consecutive years. Seventy-two totals over 700 and more than 1000 over 600. Outstanding league secretary, tournament promoter and team captain. Has been Petersen Classic sponsor for 23 years. Won Petersen DJ Tournament in 1954 with five-game total of 1089. Member of four City Championship teams. City Doubles Champion in 1966. Member of two State Championship teams and one State Doubles title. Has participated in 25 ABC Tournaments, and has won a number of tournaments in Minnesota and Iowa. Member of 700 Club, with a high of 772.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1999

Elected to the St. Paul Women’s Association Board of Directors in 1975 and has continued in that position to date. Served as a member on a number of St. Paul WBA committees and chairman of 5 committees, including Tournament Promotion (14 years), Awards and Recognition (6 years) and Publicity (5 years). Established and co-edited St. Paul WBA Newsletter (3 years). Designed St. Paul WBA and State Tournament pins since 1988; also, designed Bowlers Recognition Dinner and other promotional flyers for many years. St. Paul chairman for staffing of Minnesota State Fair Bowling Booth until exhibit was discontinued. Initiated Attendance Prize Committee to promote attendance at Association meetings chairing committee for 8 years. Assisted with Secretary workshops at Association meetings. Member of both the Bowlers Recognition Dinner and SPAN Committees that worked in conjunction with the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association. Also, volunteered in activities related to Jerry Tessman’s ABC Presidential inauguration. Has worked at least one day per week at the St. Paul Associations Bowling Office for the past two years. Participated in local and state Jamborees and WIBC Leadership Training Seminars. Served as a volunteer at Special Olympics Tournaments and US National Amateur Bowling Championship Tournaments. Attended annual Minnesota Women’s Bowling Association Conventions for many years – elected delegate 9 times, appointed to Credentials Committee for 2 years and was appointed chairman the second year. Presented part of MWBA Workshop program 3 times. Elected delegate to WIBC Convention 17 times, appointed to serve as Teller at WIBC Convention since 1994. Member of local and national “600” Club since 1965 and National Women Bowling Writers since 1993. Won First Prize award in 1999 NWBW writing contest in a non-professional Feature Story category.
Started bowling in adult leagues in 1944 – a mixed league at Harkins. Has bowled in two to four leagues per week since that time. Member of the Saxon team in the St. Paul Bowling Proprietors Traveling Classic League for 32 years – team captain since 1976 and has been on the championship team 16 out of the last 19 years. Member of the Saxon Keglers League for 30 years. Served as president or secretary in various leagues including the BPA Traveling Classic League and the Ladies City League. Participated in St. Paul City tournaments since 1960, at least 30 MWBA state tournaments and over 25 WIBC tournaments as well as various mixed and senior tournaments. Won 1st place All Events (with handicap) title in the 1971 MWBA State Tournament. Member of Division I Championship Team in the St. Paul City Tournament 2 Times. She has a high lifetime single game of 265, high series of 621 and a high average of 172. Currently bowls in four leagues per week with a high average of 169.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1985

Winner of the first Minneapolis Aquatennial Singles tournament. A league bowler for 35 years he was a member of 7-Up Bottling team which won City title in 1960. Captured singles titles at White Bear in 1947: Lacrosse, WI in 1955: and Kenyon in 1957. Teamed with the late Boots Krenn for doubles titles at Owatonna in 1948; and Spirit Lake, IA in 1958. Won Scratch all-events in Tri-State in Rochester in 1959. Bowled a sanctioned 300 game in December, 1958, and has rolled two 299 games. Rolled a 299 in Men’s City league on Tuesday night at Harkins Palace, and the following night rolled a 300 in the All Star league at Stahl House. Carried a 200+ average at various times in four major leagues in St. Paul and has 47 series over 700. Selected to All-City team in 1958-59. A member of the St. Paul All Star team which competed against selected Minneapolis bowlers in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1963

One of St. Paul’s all-time great bowling competitors. Competed on the 1935 Hamm’s team which set world records that stood for many years. Member of the National 800 Club and one of three men ever to bowl three sanctioned 800 totals in a single season.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2003

Started bowling in 1974 at Saxon Lanes and was a member of the All City team in 1991 and the All City Honorable Mention teams in 1992, 1993 and 1996.  She had a 726 in 1989, which was the high series for the year in St. Paul. She rolled a 688 actual (739 w handicap) in the St. Paul ‘600’ Tournament in 1992 which she ultimately won. She has rolled 11-700 series with 747 being her high series. 
During the 98-99 season she carried a 200 average and has over 200-600 series over her career.  At the 2001 City Tournament she was honored with the Virginia Pechacek award for individual high team series.

Meritorious Service 1963

Well known bowling enthusiast who became president of the American Bowling Congress in the late 1940’s. Was instrumental in bringing the 1941 and 1951 ABC Tournament of Champions to St. Paul.

Meritorious Service 1981

Started bowling in 1938 at Flaherty’s Rec. and later bowled in City league at Harkins, Flaherty’s Twin City Classic and Midway Major league; held a 200 plus average and had games of 300, 290 and 287; two games of 280, 18 games of 279, 6 of 278, and several of 260. Has 19-700’s to his credit; had 18 strikes in succession – finishing one game with nine and starting the next game with nine more; his best total was 75l. Won two tournaments on the same day, one in Superior, WI, and one in Duluth, MN. Has won eight tournaments, his team won the City tournament, shared doubles title with Fran Anderson, and won all-events. Member of several league championship teams as well as claiming high average, high game and high total trophies. Believed to have originated and carried out plans for the first summer leagues and the first mixed leagues here in the Twin Cities. The first year, during May and June, had twelve lanes filled from Monday through Friday with four or five on a team, and did the secretarial work so there would be no charge to the bowlers, leaving the funds for distribution to the league members. Also initiated and helped organize Junior bowling. In addition to his expertise on the lanes, considered to be one of the finest automatic pinsetter mechanics in the Twin Cities. A highly motivated, self starter, has learned the total structure of these automatic pinsetters. In 1964, Flaherty’s was used by Brunswick Corp. as an experimental center for metal kickbacks and this was handled under his supervision.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1976

Noted for his outstanding ABC Tournament record over a period of years. Since 1952, he has held a 200-plus average in the 2, 3, 4, and 5 year categories. In one five-year span he held highest ABC average of 206. Highest finish was in 1952 when he rolled 737 in the doubles to gain 7th spot. Rolled 1934 all-event total in 1962. Has eight 1800 totals to his credit with a lifetime ABC average of 191. Member of State team champions in 1957, and shared State doubles title. Won Strachota (Milwaukee) Open twice, and has won various tournaments in the Northwest. Had 48-game average of 191 in World’ s Invitational. Has one sanctioned 300, high series is 788, and high average is 206. He was a member of the All-City team one year.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1999

Began his bowling career in the St. Paul area in 1949 at St. John’s in Little Canada. Began league bowling at the age of 15. Started classic league bowling in 1957 at Falcon Lanes. A member of the Minnesota “State” Championship Actual Team in 1965-66. A member of the St. Paul “City” Actual Team champions in 1966-67, 1972-73 and 1983-84. A member of Alexandria’s Garden Center Classic Team champions in 1973 and the M.S. Singles Tournament Champion in 1973. Has been on league championship teams several times. Has been a member of St. Paul’s “700 Club” since 1962 and served as it’s “King Pin” one year. Participated in 28 ABC tournaments. Is a member of the 6th place team in the 1965 ABC tournament. Participated in 33 consecutive Peterson Classics. Bowled in St. Paul’s All Star League for 20 years and as a St. Paul bowler for over 47 years. Was a member of the Venetian Inn Team when they rolled a 3628 series – 6th highest score ever bowled in Minnesota at that time. Has rolled two 300’s and two 290’s. High series is 791 and high average is 209.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1992

Bowled several years with the St. Paul Hamm’s team which has produced several St. Paul Hall-of-Famers. Member of St. Paul All-City team six times including “King” twice. Has rolled six 300s. His personal best series is 248-297-300 for an 845 total. Has four CBA titles, four CBA second place finishes and named CBA “Bowler of the Year” for the 1971-72 season. “Minnesota State” titles include the Doubles in 1966 and 1975; Team in 1973 and All-Events in 1975. “St. Paul City” titles include Doubles in 1973 and 1975 and All-Events in 1973. Finished second in the “Minneapolis Tribune Classic” in 1969 and captured second in Singles at the “ABC” in 1973. In the “Raleigh Bowling Spectacular”, a competition of “State” All-Events champions from all over the United States, finished third. His high final season average to-date is 219.

Meritorious Service 1975

One of the originators of St. Paul Bowling Hall of Fame, serving as first President. Inaugurated St. Paul All City teams for men and women. Originator, along with BPA member George Hammond and Ken Smith, of annual Captain-Sponsor Dinner (now known as Bowler’s Recognition Dinner). Has served on board of directors of St. Paul Men’s and Minnesota State bowling associations for more than 25 years, and is a past President of Men’s State. League secretary for more than 25 years. Is a past President and former secretary of BWAA (Bowling Writers Association of America). Past president of Minnesota Bowling Council, also served three years as secretary. Captured the BWA “Tell ‘Em So Award” for distinguished service to the Bowling game. Has written “Maple Music” column in the St. Paul daily papers for 28 years. Has been an ABC delegate 10 times and competed in 17 ABC tournaments. Executive secretary of the St. Paul BPA. His lifetime average (30 years) is 168, high game 256 and high series is 646.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1996

National accomplishments include Bowlers Journal Singles title in 1980 with a 5 game score of 1260 (252 average) against 3lb. 10oz. pins. Member of ABC championship teams in 1984 and 1988, and a member of the ABC Team All Events championship teams in 1984 and 1985. Has several other top 15 finishes in ABC Tournaments. Was Minnesota “State” All Events Champion in 1986. Won the St. Paul “City” Doubles Actual title in 1976-77 and again in 1980-81 along with the Handicap Title that year. In 1984 and 1986 was a member of the St. Paul “City” Actual Team Championship team. Won the St. Paul Masters Tournament in 1979. Is a member of St. Paul’s “700 Club” and won the ‘AA’ Division Championship in 1982. Has been a member of the St. Paul All City team four times; 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80 and 1983-84. Other accomplishments include four CBA titles, Hank Albers Classic Singles in Mandan, ND. and a Nobie Rief Championship. Has rolled seven 300’s, more than one hundred 700-or-more series and one 800-or-more series. His highest final season average to date is 215.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1990

Has many titles attributed to his long and successful bowling career. He has numerous St. Paul Association Championship Tournament titles to his credit. His team event championships include a 1977-78 Team Actual with 2936, a 1986-87 Team Handicap with 3437, and a 1986-87 Team Actual of 2936. His doubles event championships consists of a 1976-77 Doubles Actual with 1310 and in 1980-81 he won both the Actual and Handicap Doubles with a score of 1394. Has won the Actual and Handicap All Events in 1974 with scores of 1939 and 1957 respectively as well as the Actual All Events in 1987-88 with a score of 2056. Was also the Singles Actual champion in 1990 with a score of 712. Was also a member of the championship team in the Minnesota State Tournament that won both the actual and handicap events in 1974. Has also participated in many ABC National Tournaments with championships awarded to him in 1984 for the Team Event and the Team All Events. Shared a Team All Events title in 1985 and was a member of the championship team in 1988. In 1986, finished in fifth place in the Doubles Event of the ABC Tournament. Lead the eight game qualifying block for the ABC Masters in 1979. In 1983, was the Minnesota Men’s US Open Champion. Currently has six CBA titles to his credit and in 1979, was the Tribune Classic Champion. Was twice a member of the championship team in the Minnehaha Open Tournament. Won the 700 Club Tournament in 1974-75. Has been a member of the St. Paul All City Team for five year, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1977-78, 1979-80 and 1980-81. Was named the King of the All City Team for the 1973-74 season. Has had three 300 games in his career with a high series of 814. His high average was 221. Has well over two hundred 700 series and five 800 series to his credit.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1984

Began bowling in Mohawk Pleasure league at the Mohawk Lanes in 1940 and continued bowling until 1976, a total of 36 years. Bowled in the Midway Major, City League (Hamm Bldg. and Harkins), Classic league, Traveling league and All Star league and maintained her highest average of 187 in the Mohawk Pleasure league. Bowled on the City league championship team for ten years and had high average in that league for three years. Bowled in the Classic and All Star leagues for 26 years and a member of City tournament championship teams six times: 1955, 1956, 1964, 1965, 1967 and 1968. Champion of City 600 Club tournament in 1966 with 611 scratch score. Named to the All-City team six times; 1956-57, 1957-58, 1958-59, 1960-61, 1961-61 and 1965-66. While serving in the Marines in 1945 she won the service tournament team, doubles and all-events with entries from the California area. Shared doubles title with Ann Grandl in the Northern tournament in Fargo, ND; shared second place in doubles at WIBC tournament with Bunny Weidell in 1958, participated in WIBC Queen’s tournament in Portland, OR. Has a 678 high series and her 278 high game was also high game in the City in the 1962-63 season. Appeared on the Sunday night All-Star Bowling show for seven straight weeks. Has a lifetime average of 182 and well over one hundred 600 totals to her credit. Served as Vice-President of the City league and All-Star league and as Vice-President of St. Paul 600 Club for 17 years.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1980

Shot first sanctioned 700 one day before he got his first 600 (16^th birthday). Has a high series of 774 and 61 sanctioned 700’s; one sanctioned 300 in CBA tournament in Las Vegas; has a 299 and two 290’s. ABC tournament average of 199 plus a lifetime average for 19 tournaments of 195, ranking him in top 50. Won 2nd place in 1970 with 1999 All Events total; 715 in doubles in 1978 and 699 in 1970 in ABC. Finished 11th in Bowler’s Journal tournament in Long Beach, CA; cashed in his first two PBA Tournaments which he bowled when only 19 years old. Finished sixth in regional PBA and 23rd in National PBA. Captured doubles title paired with Jack Wallisch in St. Cloud which included a 545 doubles game. Won three State titles; team in 1962, doubles in 1968 and all-events in 1978; and in 1979 at St. Cloud he totaled 2092 for All-Events. Has had 14 strikes in a row twice in leagues. Made U.S. team for 7th World FIQ tournament in 197l: won 1st, two 2nd’s and a 3rd in Inter-national competition as U.S. representative in Miami, in Tournament of America’s in 1970. Member of National Team Match Game tournament where he bowled a 710 while qualifying. Averaged 223 for 22 games in CBA tournament and 230 for 10 games. Made it to top 5 in CBA competition five times, and third was his best finish. Has won George Dodor Memorial trophy for high series in St. Paul City tournament with 697; high average in White Bear Dodge Masters league with 207 and won high average in six other leagues. Has averaged over 200 for 16 of last 18 seasons in league; has 14-600’s in a row twice in league. Named King of St. Paul All City team in 1978 and has sponsored 15 to 20 teams a year for the last twelve years.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1964

Began bowling in Ladies City League in 1925.  Averaged 193 in 1935-36 and 189 in 1940-4l. One of the first women in the nation tohit a 700 total, with 710 (1935), 707 (1938-39) and 702 (1941-42). Still active in CityLoop, now in 38th year.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1982

Started career in bowling by setting pins at Riverview Commercial Club Lanes in 1931 as a youngster. Due to his good bowling, he was soon invited to bowl with the men on their teams. Over the years he has bowled on many championship teams and was the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association champion in 1951-52 with a 701 total. Bowled a 279 game in ABC at Rochester, NY in 1956. High average in Prairie league in 1977 was a 195. Bowled a 288 game in Prairie league in 1980-81 season (at age 66) with a total of 718. Lifetime average is 188. Owned and operated Hi-Score Bowling Supplies Inc. from 1956-1973. During that time, his company sponsored an average of 40 teams per year, (both men and women) and helped promote bowling in various ways.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2002

Steve began his career in the late 1930’s while still in high school. He captured the Class “C” Singles title of the St. Paul Association Tourney in 1935-36 with a 680 total. In 1948 his VFW Post 1635 (Payne Avenue) won the National VFW in Pueblo, Colorado. Included on the team were Marv Wolf, Rod Johnson, Floyd Johnson, Frank Koppy and Steve.
He was a member of the Howard’s Clothes team claiming both scratch and handicap titles in the 1951-52 Men’s City Tourney. He led the team with a 728 series. Howie Pousette and Igs Steinhibel had 682 each. Other members included Al Hille and Clair Loretz. That same year Steve won an automobile in a tournament in South Dakota. In the spring of 1952 he and Hall member Fran Morrisette finished 6^th in the National All Star doubles tourney in Buffalo, New York out of 64 tandems. They won $3,300. That same spring Steve and Fran defeated two other future Hall of Famers, Ed Mady and Rags Ragogna in a 10-block match at 10 different bowling establishments. The matches were for charity and part of a “Doubles Challenge” match among the city’s top bowlers.
In 1955 Steve was a member of the Men’s winning state scratch Hilex Bleach quintet of St. Paul. Other members included Floyd (Shorty) Stringer, Howie Pousette, Igs Steinhibel and Al Hille. In 1984 Steve was inducted into the Hamline University athletic Hall of Fame for track and swimming. Steve gave up active competitive bowling in the late 1950’s due to back problems.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1986

Began bowling at Hafner’s in 1962-63. Finished with a 165 that first year. Finished the past season (1985-86) with a league high average in the Cameron Classic at Drkula’s, 198; had marks of 196 in the St. Paul Women’s All-Star at Hafner’s and 195 in the Maplewood Classic. Posted first 600 total (646 with 276 game in the Northwest Masters that same opening year (1962-63 at Maplewood. Led the Northwest Masters league in high average four different years, Won the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association all events championship three times: 1977-78 with a 1793, 1980-81 with 1773 and 1982-83 with 1776. Has been a member of the Women’s All City team six times and received special awards of the St. Paul
Women’s Bowling Association. In 1982-83 claimed both the Bertha McBride Memorial for high single game in the team event with 257 and the Virginia Pechacek Memorial for high series in the team event with 62l. In 1980-81 led the 20,000 plus St. Paul women bowlers with a high series of 709. That same year and again in 1981-82 led all St. Paul women with high averages of back-to-back 191’s. Currently tied with Kathryn McGill for the most 700 totals by a St. Paul woman, each having six. Had three during the 1985-86 season and thirty-one 600 totals for the same year Won the LCBA in April, 1986 and also has two GLIT (Great Lakes Invitational Tournament) titles to her credit. In 1978 had a 652 scratch in leading her Schanno Trans. team to the championship of the Fraulein Kegler in St Cloud. Posted a 609 scratch as Schanno again won Fraulein Kegler in 1980. Has been on numerous championship teams in the Northwest Masters, St. Paul All Star and Cameron Classic leagues. Has make the finals (match game) in LCBA and GLIT tournaments many times and has bowled in several Big Brothers and Big Sisters meets plus doing many charity events in the Metro area. Has competed in ten WIBC tournaments. In 1985 placed 10th in the National 600 Club tourney in Toledo. That same year her team had the high actual series in the Women’s State tourney, 2726. Gwen contributed a 625. In 1983, fired a 279 game in the Men’s CBA tournament in Las Vegas, NV. In 1982, won the LCBA title at Texa-Tonka Lanes with a 738 total for three games, 954 total for four games, and 1817 for eight games.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2000

Dawn started bowling in 1976 in a Sunday Night Handicap League.   She has 25 700’s (high of 762), 2 – 299’s, 1 – 300 with a High Average of 208 in the 1994-95 Season.  She has been on the All City team 8 times (first team three times and second team 5 Times).  In 1991 at the ABC National Amateur Tournament she finished third place in All Events and 17th place overall.  She was third place in the 1991 St. Paul City Tournament.  In 1995 she was on the winning team in Division I in the Minneapolis City Tournament.   She finished in 5th place in the Wisconsin State Tournament in 1995.  In 1995 she finished first in the St. Paul City Mixed Tournament.  In 1997 she was the winner of the St. Paul City All Events – Division 1.  Finished first in the State 600 Tournaments in 1991 and 1998.

Meritorious Service 2011

Wanda started bowling in 1950 at Midway Pro Bowl and has been bowling ever since.  She has been a Director of the St. Paul USBC since 2005-06.  During that time she has been named the Director of the year 2 times (2005 and 2010).  She has served on many committees: Hall of Fame Committee (2006-09); Hall of Fame Vice President (2010-11); Events Chairman; Bowler’s Recognition Dinner Co-Chairman; Lane Certification; Finance; Fundraising (BVL, Cancer and Food Shelves); Membership Services; Awards and Recognition; Secretary and Secretary Gifts.  She is always available to work any tournament if needed.  She has served as President and Secretary in many leagues over the last 50 years.  Wanda has also served as a Team Captain for approximately 20 years. Wanda has been a member of the 600 Club since 1974 working the tournament for about 15 years and won the 600 Memorial Award high game with handicap in 1992 with a 282. She won the St. Paul Senior Mixed Doubles Championship in 1998 with Ron Stroschein at West Side Lanes with a 1376 Total.  She has bowled in 25 National Tournaments, 35 State Tournaments and 35 City Tournaments.  Her Highest Handicap Series is 652 and her highest average is 175.  She has attended 20 + National Conventions, 15 + State Conventions and approximately 22 Jamborees.  She has also spent some time working with the State USBC by helping with Merchandise Sales in 1992, 1999 and 2002.  She has also kept score and volunteered for Stat BVL and State Cancer Fundraisers. 

Pioneer Superior Performance 1982

Named to All-City team five times. Has two State titles to his credit, teaming with Denny Savoy in 1966 for a doubles total of 1286 and member of Hamm’s team champions in 1973 with 3315 series. Won or shared in five City tournament champion- ships, three of those in one meet. All five were Actual titles. In the 1963-64 competition won the All Events crown with a 1937 total, shared the doubles title with Harry Rose on a 1253 series and was a member of the Hamm’s Beer squad which won top team honors on a 3078 total. Was also a member of the Grain Belt Beer team champions in 1961-62 and secured another All Events title in 1969-70 with a 1886 total. Garnered third place in the Bowlers Journal tournament in Indianapolis in 1974, amassing a five-game total of 1121. Captured first place in Nybo’s five-game straightaway tourney in Red Wing in 1959 on a 1130 series. Was a member of the 7-Up team which wound up in fourth place in the 1960 ABC tournament held in Detroit. Has rolled two sanctioned 300 games, one in 196l, the other in 1967. Has corralled fifty-five 700 series with a high of 779. In a span of twenty years averaged 200+ in every season but one. Led the City league in average four straight years with marks of 208, 207, 206 and 202. Held high average three times in White Bear Dodge Masters league with a high mark of 211 in the 1970-7l season.

Meritorious Service 2015

Peggy started to bowl occasionally in high school and that continued after her marriage and move to Fort Riley, Kansas.  She joined her first sanctioned league in 1974 at Hafner’s.  Peggy has attended 22 National Tournaments, serving as a Delegate from 1995-2005, served as State Delegate 15 plus years and bowling more than 27 State and City Tournaments. 

 St Paul USBC Assoc. Contributions:

• 1994-2014, Director St Paul WIBC / USBC Assoc.
• 2014-Present, Vice President St Paul USBC Assoc.
• 2002-2015,  Director and Vice President St Paul 600 Club
• 2015-Present, President St Paul 600 Club
• Host of St Paul 600 Cub Picnic
• Chair or Co-Chair of Awards, Recognition and Events Committee.
• Coordinates preparation of picnic food for Annual meeting.
• Also served on many committees over the years including: Historical, Fundraising, Legislative, and Membership Services.
• Over the past 20 years, she has assisted with lane certification, gluing of pay envelopes, miscellaneous office work, preparing secretary packets, scorekeeping, and working different tournaments

• League President of North St Paul Teachers aka Northern Lights League for 20 plus years.
• 2014-Present, League Secretary for 5 Slammers.
• 2012, 2013, 2014 voted St Paul USBC Director of the Year.

Minnesota State USBC Association Contributions:

• Chair, special merchandise committee when St Paul hosted Women’s State Tournament in 2011.
• Worked all Women’s State Tournament hosted by St Paul since 1977 including Minneapolis in 2013 and Red Wing in 2014. 

MWBA Convention Workshop in Albert Lea,                        MN held a Lane Certification Demonstration

              High Series: 655     High Game:  268

Meritorious Service 1971

One of the organizers of the St. Paul All Star League. Member of St. Paul 700 Club. Two sanctioned 300 games, one in 1940 and the other in 1943. Has a high series of 790. Averaged 214 in 1944. Noted as an outstanding sponsor and proprietor.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1981

Started setting pins in 1918 when he was 14 years old. He started bowling in 1922. Charter member of 700 Club and has had 46 series over 700, the highest were 793 and 790. High game of 290. Carried the only 200 average in City league in 1942-43 which was 204. Averaged 206 in 1937 at Harkins. Member of championship team in City tournament in 1950. In 1937 his team won first place in the International Arrowhead Bowling Assn. tournament which was held in Duluth with a score of 3029. No other team rolled over 2900. Paired with Jim Mitchell to win doubles title in same tournament with a score of 1225. Bowled a 894 for four games to win a match from Billy Sixty, top in St. Cloud Kegler tournament. Has seven titles in the annual 4 Sweepers held in various cities around the state. In 1942 won the singles and All Events title in Pipestone. Has many titles and awards. Has three national gold medals in the International Arrowhead Association tournaments.

Meritorious Service 2017

Dean’s claim to fame is he assisted all League Secretaries, who asked, at Flaherty’s Lanes with Standing Sheets, Averages, Awards and Final Averages since he started working at Flaherty’s Lanes and still does today if needed. 

St Paul USBC Assoc. Contributions:

2007-10, Director St Paul USBC Assoc.

1995-2005, St Paul Junior Bowling Assoc. Secretary/Treasurer

1995-2007, St Paul Youth USBC Championship Director

2012-present, St Paul USBC Assoc. Manager

2012-2016, Attended USBC National Convention

He has also worked at Pinz, Park Grove, Andover Lanes, Mermaid Lanes, and currently Blainbrook Bowl.

High Series:  804  300 Games: 4  High Average: 218

Pioneer Superior Performance 1979

Has three State titles to his credit–Team in 1955 and 1962, and paired with Howard Pousette to win Doubles crown in 1960. Member of two City Tournament championship teams; contributed a 705 total to 1956-57 Titlist and 615 in 1959-60. Participated in 23 ABC tournaments, reaching the 1800 All-Event figure twice. Qualified for ABC Masters tourney in 195l. Has won a number of individual tournament events titles. Rolled a 300 game at Stahl House in 1956. Aided in establishing All-Star league and served as secretary, then president. Contributed 741 series toward a record team total of 3513 in that league. Helped organize original All-Nations tournament. Charter member of St. Paul 700 Club. High league series 762–rolled twelve 700’s in one season. Held high average at least one time in each league in which he bowled. Has sponsored many teams while owner of Sky Blue Waters restaurant.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2007

Pioneer Superior Performance 2011

Steve started bowling in 1972 and has been a member of the St. Paul Bowling Association since 1986.  St. Paul accomplishments include: Handicap Team and Actual Team Champion in 1999, Actual Singles Champion in 2000 with a 761 and Team All Events Champion in 2006.  He was also the St. Paul ‘700’ Club Champion in 2002 in the AA Division, the St. Paul City Mixed Singles Champion in 1990 and 1994, the Actual Team Champion in Minneapolis for 2002, Actual Singles Champion in Minneapolis in 2006, the Minneapolis Masters Champion in 1998 and won the Minneapolis Team Challenge in 1997. State accomplishments include: Handicap Team and Actual Team Champion 1989, Handicap Team and Actual Team Champion in 1993, Handicap and Actual Team Champion in 1998 and Team Champion in the Minnesota State Mixed Tournament in 1993.  Other accomplishments include: Tri-State Tournament in Rochester in 1988 won the Team, Singles and All-Events titles, Central Bowlers Alliance Champion at Year End Tournament in June of 1989, Team Champion in the Bowler Tournament in Fargo in 1990, Team and All Events Champions in the Greater MN Traveling Tournament in 2001 and the Team Champion in the Greater MN Traveling Tournament in 2003.  Additional honors include: election to the Minnesota State Bowling Hall of Fame in 2008 (one of three husband and wife combos in the State Hall of Fame), election to the Minneapolis Hall of Fame in 2003, St. Paul All City 1^st Team in 1996, St. Paul City 2^nd Team (1989,1994,1995), Minneapolis All City 1^st Team in 1999, Minneapolis All City 2^nd Team (1997, 1998, 2001, 2002), ABC/USBC (National Tournament) participant for 25 years and a member of the team that shot a Baker 300 game in the St. Paul Team Challenge in 1998.  Steve has bowled 28 300 games, 11 800 Series with an 858 has highest Score.  Received the Award of Merit for highest average in the St. Paul Association for the 1995-96 season with a 226 (which is also his highest average).

Meritorious Service 1964

Concluded 25th year as secretary of the St. Paul City League. Another past president of Men’s City Association (1951-52). Top ranked bowler in the 1930’s and 1940’s.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2001

Bowled for 72 years.  Began setting pins at the age of eight during the 1913-14 season.  At that time wooden balls were used with rubber balls gaining in popularity.  At the age of fourteen, worked as a foul judge.  Started league bowling in 1921 and tallied first 600 when sixteen.  Four years later, in a tournament in Shakopee, captured second place and cashed for $80.00 with his Actual four game series of 832. 
In 1954 won the Minnesota “State” Singles title with 667.  At age 73, averaged 183 in league and won Most Improved Bowler in addition to rolling a 676 series.  At age 80, averaged 166 and 168 in the Golden Age League at Hillcrest.  Also wrote for the Eastsider newspaper and reported bowling highlights in his column. Personal high game is 278 and high series is 694.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1999

Started bowling in WIBC leagues in 1963. With her husband, Bill, became the first husband/wife tandem in Minnesota to each post 300 games. To date, she is the only WIBC bowler to win three St. Paul “City” titles in the same year (1969-70). In 1969-70, her first appearance in the St. Paul “City” tournament, she won the St. Paul “City” Doubles title with her sister, Linda Engebretson; the St. Paul “City” Singles title with a scratch score of 653, and the St. Paul “City” All Events title with a 1719 total. A member of a Minnesota “State” Team Championship team. Was a member of St. Paul’s All-City team once and an “Honorable Mention” member of St. Paul’s All-City team once. Has rolled one 300, her career high series is 708, and her high final season average to date is 193.

Meritorious Service 1991

Bowling career began as a pinsetter at Muggley’s Lanes from 1949-1951 and as a member of the Wilson High School bowling team from 1952-1954. Has been a sanctioned member of the ABC since the start of the 1954 season. Is an active member of the Harkins Straightaway League, having completed 33 consecutive years. Served as league President and ten years as league Secretary-Treasurer. Bowls in the Twin City Classic League with 19 years of participation. Helped with the City Tournament for several years while in college and then was elected to Board of Directors of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association in 1958 at the age of 22. Served as editor of the association year book for eleven years beginning with the third issue. Instrumental in revision of Association Bylaws and in leading process for Incorporation. Initiated Association Newsletter and served as editor for four years. Served as a Vice-President from 1965 to 1968 and was the Association’s President during the 1968-1969 season. In 1970 he was elected Treasurer of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association and served in that capacity for 16 years during which time streamlined the Association’s accounting procedures, developed a new budget process, improved financial reporting and initiated new investment strategies. Elected to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota State Bowling Association in 1968 and to Vice-President in 1984. Elected President of the State Association for the 1987-88 season. At the State level, led the effort to modernize the Bylaws, revamped financial systems and reports, fostered development of the Association’s Newsletter and initiated a Strategic Planning process to help chart the future direction of the Association. In 1981 elected at the National Convention as a Jurisdiction Director for the American Bowling Congress and was named as the Ninth Vice-President of the ABC in 1988. Currently serves as Sixth Vice-President. In addition to serving and representing 116 local associations in Wisconsin and Minnesota, has been very active at the National level serving on the Finance and Budget, Officers, Education and Marketing Committees. Has chaired the Membership and Legislative Relations Committees and currently serves as Chairman of the Planning Committee and the Joint WIBC/ABC Contingency Planning Task Force. As an ABC Director and Officer has led efforts for financial reform and disclosure and initiated strategic planning as a management practice for the Congress. Has served for 12 years on the Minnesota State Bowling Council and has been active in many local and regional bowling functions and promotions. Has competed in 20 ABC National Tournaments and has consistently average between 185 and 190 in both leagues and tournament play. His lifetime high game is 289 (four times, once in moonlight bowling), high average is 198 and has bowled five 700-or-more series, tops being 728. Has been an active member of the 700 Club and won the B Division Championship in 1988.

Meritorious Service 1985

Joining the staff of the American Bowling Congress in 196l, has risen to his present rank of Executive Secretary-Treasurer of our nation’s tenpin governing body. Past president (1957-58) of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association., following which he served as secretary for a period of three years. During his reign as secretary the official average book of the Association got its start. Prior to his ABC assignment, served on the local board of directors for a period of ten years and was also a member of the State board for two years. Began his bowling career while still in high school, rolling in AJBC leagues. Has rolled a number of 700 totals and averaged 200 at least one year after becoming an ABC staff member.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1977

Has been a league bowler since 1938. Served on the Board of Directors of the St. Paul Women’s Bowling Association for years. Served as president of the Harkins Friday night league for 10 years. Has a high series of 693. Captained the City Tournament championship team in 1957, sponsored by Ted Bies. A member of the Cook-Look team when they won the State Tournament in 195l. Won the City Tournament All-Events in 1958. Served as a delegate to ten national conventions. Is a charter member of the Minnesota Women’s Bowling Association and St. Paul 600 Club.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1985

Started bowling in AJBC (American Junior Bowling Congress) leagues in 1961.  During his career Rod captured 70 titles including international, national, state and local.  Earned his first major title as a Minnesota Gopher in team event in the 1966 Big Ten Championship tournament.  In 1979 and 1984 he was one of two men representing the United States in the Tournament of the Americas.  In the 1979 tournament Rod placed first in all-events, singles, doubles and his USA team placed second in National all-events.  In the 1984 tournament his USA team placed first in National all-events and team event, and his doubles team placed second.  Also, in the 1984 Tournament of the Americas, he was awarded the “Sportsmanship Award”.  During the 1984 tournament Rod established a then tournament record all time high series any event by scoring 792 in doubles.  He also helped establish several other records with his fellow USA team members.

Also bowled in the IX Pan American Games in Caracas in 1983.  His team placed 1st in National all-events and he placed second in doubles with ABC hall-of-famer Rich Wonders and second in team event that included Mary Lou Vining-Berg (note: two of the four bowlers representing the United States in the IX Pan American Games were from St. Paul).

Also bowled in the 10^th FIQ World Tournament in Caracas in 1983 where his team finished second.  Qualified (must have finished in top ten in ABC all-events) a record four times for the United States FIQ tryouts.  He finished as alternate in 1977 and 1981, first in 1983 and qualified for 1985 but was unable to compete due to knee problems.  Participated as a member of the USA team in the 1984 International Amateur Individual Bowling tournament and placed 6th.

Major accomplishments in the ABC National tournament include placing first in individual all-events in 1981, second in 1984, fourth in 1977 and 14th in 1982; first in team event in 1984, and first in team all-events in 1984 and, again, in 1985.  In 1978 Rod and St. Paul partners Rich Hommes and Mickey Carl finished first and second, respectively, in the Peterson Classic doubles; in the 1983 Hoinke Classic Rod won the ten game scratch singles event with a 242.9 average.  In the 1980 Bowlers Journal, he and ABC hall-of-famer Earl Johnson won doubles and Rod finished second in singles that included a 300 game against 3 lb. 11 oz. pins.

Included in his state titles are the 1978 Minnesota Masters title, the Minnesota State Association 1968 Straightaway singles, the 1973 Straightaway team, and the 1975 Straightaway doubles.  Won four CBA (Central Bowler’s Association) titles.  Included in his city titles is the 1972 St. Paul Masters title, and for the years 1973 through 1985 Rod captured 16 St. Paul City Association tournament titles.  Won Class AA (AA was the “Open” division at the time) in the St. Paul 700 Club tournament a record four times: 1968, 1979, 1980 and 1981.  Won seven Midwest Senior Classic (MSC) titles.

Has received the following honors for his bowling: United States Olympic Committee’s “Sportsman of the Year” for ABC members in 1984, Bowling Digest’s “Amateur of the Year” for 1984, member of Bowler’s Journal 1984 “Amateur All-American Team”, member of the 29th Bowling All-American 3rd team, Bowler’s Journal “Amateur of the Year” first runner-up 1979, “Bowling” magazine’s “Captain” of the “ABC All Star Team” for the decade of the 80’s.  CBA All Star team two times, St. Paul All City team nine times and King of St. Paul bowlers one time.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2011

Started bowling in 1939 and bowled for 43 years.  She won a singles title in 1945 at the Park Rec receiving a check for $20 and used a borrowed ball from Midway Gardens as she did not have her own ball at the time.  She also won the Eagles all events and singles titles around 1968.  She was also the 2nd highest in the State singles one year.  She bowled in the All Star league about the same time as Janet Plum (same team), Margo Dalzen, Ann Grandl, Marge Schmaltz and Rosie Brown.  She was a member of two teams that won City Titles; Ryan Plumbing in 1956-57 with a 2834 at Payne Avenue Recreation and Eberhard’s in 1972-73 with a 2792 at Minnehaha Lanes.   Her High Game is 268, High Series of 662 and High Average around 175-178 with about 20 series over 600.  She was always known to be a serious bowler during competition but never forgot to have fun before and after.

Meritorious Service 1982

Has been bowling for 46 years, having first bowled in Redwood Falls, MN in 1936. Has often served as league secretary or officer. For three years was secretary of 16 team straightaway league, the largest in our Association, at Brighton Bowl. Has been a member of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association Board of Directors since 1952. During this time he has served on various and numerous committees. He is a past president and life member of our Association, having served as president during 1964-65 when the ABC tournament was last hosted by St. Paul. For the benefit and enjoyment of future generations of bowling enthusiasts, was instrumental in the researching and binding of back issues of the Bowling Magazine and now this is available in the City Association office. Since inception of the Hall of Fame, has been continuously involved and responsible for the facility and display of the pictures in the St. Paul Auditorium foyer. His best performance during City association competition include 1307 doubles and 1911 All-Events. Is a member of the St. Paul Chapter of the 700 Club. Has a lifetime high series of 742, high single game of 299, and high average of 195.

Meritorious Service 2012

Ed has served as President of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association for two years and was a Director for over 16 years. During his time as a Director of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association, he chaired the following committees: Nominating and Steering, Suspension and Hearing, Membership Services and Legislative. He also chaired the Open Team Challenge Tournament for 8 years as well as working at numerous other tournaments, both Local and State, and chaired the Jerry Tessman ABC Presidential Installation Festivities Tournament. He was the SPAN BA/WBA Joint Newsletter Coordinator for 4 years. He was selected as Director of the Year once. He is also a nationally certified lane inspector and has assisted in lane certification for 14 years. He served as a Delegate to the National Convention for 12 years and attended many seminars and workshops, and has bowled in the National Championship Tournament for 15 consecutive years. He was a Director for the Minnesota State Men’s Bowling Association for 6 years, as well as a Delegate to their annual meetings prior to joining the State Board. He also served on the 2009 State USBC Nominating Committee. Ed is also a Lifetime ABC/USBC Member. Along with donating his time on the Local Bowling Association, he also donated a Lifetime ABC/USBC membership that was raffled at the Local Annual Membership Meeting. While serving the Local Association, his greatest accomplishment was putting the Association in for the ABC Award of Merit, which was won by the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association on its first try. To follow that, he submitted the Association the following year for the ABC Presidential Award of Merit and that was also won on his first try. Additionally, he twice took charge of making application to ABC National Association for monetary grants that were both awarded to the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association and used to further enhance the SPAN

Newsletter. The original website of the St. Paul Bowling Association was built by Ed with the help of his son. These all required a lot of his time and effort. Ed currently bowls on three leagues and is Secretary/Treasurer of one and President of another. Three years ago he started a league with 6 teams and the following year it grew to 11 teams which were comprised of 33 first time bowlers. At one time he bowled in three leagues and subbed in two others. He has been Secretary/Treasurer, President and Vice President of various leagues for the past 30 years. In that time he started 4 new leagues and twice merged different failing leagues into viable certified leagues the following year. He also worked with one of the local Bowling centers to give free games of bowling to the local elementary school which were awarded by the teachers to students in an effort to get them interested in bowling and at the same time assisting in growing the sport. Ed’s highest game is 300 and his highest series is 790. His highest final season average is 201.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1981

Started bowling career at Harkins Palace in 1960. All-events champion twice -1973 and 1978 – which qualified her to bowl in National Queen’s tournament. National 600 Club tournament champion in Denver in 1976. City 600 champion in 1971. Metro 600 champion in 1979. St. Paul All-City team for nine years and was “Queen” five of those years. Career high game of 279 and high series of 708 and 7l5. Last ten years has averaged over 180. Highest league average in 1975-76 of 191. The 715 series was rolled in Baltimore in the 1981 WIBC National Tournament which is the third highest three-game series in WIBC history. This series also helped her gain a tie for third place in the open all-events division with a 1894. Was selected to bowl in the 1981 Tournament of the America’s, representing the United States, winning second place in the Ladies all events as well as two other seconds and one third place in other events. She also competed in the U.S. Team trials for the 1981 FIQ Tournament and finished seventh which qualified her to represent the United States in the first World Games competition. She won four bronze medals for third place finishes in various events.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1966

Member of the famed Hamm’s team of the middle thirties. Won State Singles title in 1938 and shared State Doubles in 1956. Member of team that rolled City Doubles title in 1937. Has numerous 700’s to his credit, one 300 game, and averaged around 200 mark for many years.

Meritorious Service 1993

Was introduced to bowling at the age of 15 in 1947 by bowling in a High School league. In that first league he bowled a 232 game and served as league Treasurer. After that first year, did not bowl until joining a military league. His team won the league championship. Invited to compete in the 3rd Naval District All Eastern Finals in Philadelphia. His team placed second and he placed fourth in Doubles and Singles. After his discharge from the military, began bowling in the St. Paul leagues. Has a personal record of bowling 21 consecutive years (1960 through 1981) in regular leagues without missing a session. Has served on the Greater St. Paul Men’s Bowling Association Board since 1970 and was President during the 1985-86 season. Chaired many of the committees including the first Minnesota Food Drive, Bowler’s Recognition Dinner and the High Score Inspection Committee to name a few. Was also President of the St. Paul Hall of Fame Committee. Has been a national delegate twice and is now serving his eighth year on the Minnesota State Bowling Association Board. Has served as chairman of the Publicity and Publication Committee three time and was chairman of the Planning Committee twice. This past year served on the Hall of Fame Committee, Budget Committee, Planning Committee (Co-Chair), and the Publicity and Publication Committee (Chair). Also has served on the tournament working committee the past five years. While Chairman of the Planning Committee, was instrumental in publishing a 146 page state directors handguide. Has many bowling accomplishments including a high series of 737, a high game of 286 and a final high season average of 205. His composite average for the past 36 years is 185. Shared the St. Paul City Doubles title with Bob Engelbretson in 1979-80. Placed fourth in the St. Paul City Actual All Events. Has been a member of 17 league championship teams, has won several league awards for high game, series and average. Is a member of the St. Paul 700 Club and has participated in 29 City Tournaments, 13 ABC tournaments and 14 Minnesota State Tournaments. To date is very active and dedicated to the sport of bowling.

Meritorious Service 1998

Began her bowling career in 1956. At the WIBC national level, she served as “Teller” in 1993 and as “Assistant Sergeant at Arms” from 1994 through 1998. For 16 years she also served as a representative for St. Paul at the National WIBC convention. At the WIBC state level she served as Chairperson of the “Nominating” committee in 1992, as Chairperson of the “Credentials” committee from 1993 through 1994, and as Chairperson of the “Teller” committee in 1995. For 18 years she also served as a representative for St. Paul at the State WIBC convention. At the WIBC local level, she held the position of Director of the St. Paul WBA from 1980 through 1987, as Vice President of the St. Paul WBA from 1987 through 1997, current President of the St. Paul WBA and is Past President of the St. Paul Bowling Hall-of-Fame Committee. Other accomplishments include participating in all three “Leadership Training Seminars”, participating in 17 “Bowling Jamborees”, she has been a certified lane inspector since 1988, an assistant lane certification coordinator for 11 years, helped with the “Special Olympics”, the Women’s U.S. Open, the Coca Cola Tournament for juniors, a staff volunteer at the office for the St. Paul Bowling Association which includes many hours training in new WBA directors, and a “Lane” representative. Currently, she bowls in two leagues and carries a 168 average. She has bowled in 18 National tournaments, 4 National Mixed tournaments, 33 Minnesota “State” tournaments, 33 City Association Tournaments, 31 City ‘600 Club’ Tournaments and numerous State and Metro ‘600 Club’ Tournaments. She is a member of the 1976 Minnesota “State” Team Champions.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2012

Allen has bowled in St. Paul Bowling leagues for 40 years and during this time has bowled 4-800 Series (including back to back in 1990), 5-300 games, 5-299 games, 1-298 game and a High League Average of 226.  He was the 2nd Bowler in the Association to have bowled all 4 Honor Scores.  Allen won the Dodor and Noonan awards in the City Tournament in 1981-82 and was a member of the 1987-88 Actual Team Champions.  He was a member of the 1st Team All City in 1980-81 and again in 1989-90.  His trademark was his smooth approach, delivery and calm demeanor.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1993

Involved with the sport of bowling for over 30 years. Member of Minnesota State Championship Team for the 1976-77 season. Member of Minneapolis City Doubles Team in 1974 and St. Cloud Kegle Doubles Team with Hall of Famer Mike Schmid. Individual championships include the 1977 Tribune Classic, the St. Paul City Singles for the 1981-82 season, the 1986 St. Paul Masters, the 1987 Minnesota State Singles, and four CBA titles. Was State Scratch All Events Champion in 1987. Won the Minnesota State Singles championship in 1987 with a 739 and the Minnesota State Actual All Events championship in 1989 with a 2017. Was second in the St. Paul Masters two times and second in the Tribune Classic once. Member of the St. Paul All City Team three times and also on the second team three times. Member of the CBA All Star Team once. Led the St. Paul City and Minnehaha Classic Leagues in high average. Member of many league championship teams including Hafner’s Major, Minnehaha Classic, St. Paul City, White Bear Dodge Masters, St. Paul All Star, and Schneider’s Classic. Has average of 194 for 27 ABC Tournaments. Represented Minnesota at BPAA Open in Madison Square Garden in the 70’s and finished 64th. Bowled in the last All Star Tournament in Northbrook, IL in the 70’s. Has rolled seven 300’s and thirteen 299’s. Has over one hundred 700 or more series with a personal high of 799. Career high league average is 221 during the 1986-87 season.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2007

Meritorious Service 2000

Pat started bowling in the late 1950’s at the old Flaherty’s.  Pat was a member of the City Championship Team in 1981.  Her high series is a 666 and her high game is 289 bowled in the State Tournament.  Her high average was 185 and she has maintained averages in the 170’s for most of her bowling career.  She is a member of the Minnesota State Softball Hall of Fame and was inducted in 1987.  Pat has served as League President, Secretary and Sergeant-at-Arms and in many committees in several leagues over the last 40 years. She has bowled in 23 National tournaments.  She was a member of the formation committee for the Metro 600 tournament.  She has held the following positions: Metro 600 Tournament Director in 1979; St. Paul 600 Club Director for 5 years; Secretary-Treasurer St. Paul 600 Club for 8 years; Site Coordinator for the 1991 International Special Olympic Festival in Minneapolis; Minnesota Bowling Council member and Minnesota Joint Jamboree Committee member.  She also attended the 1996 Summer Sizzler (National Workshop) in Milwaukee. State service consists of the following: Minnesota WBA Secretary and Ex-officio member of all State Committees except Nominating for 11 years and Minnesota WBA Director #6 for 1 year.  Board Service consists of the following: Elected Director in 1980; attended 4 Leadership Training Seminars; Elected delegate to 16 National Conventions and State Conventions; certified lane inspector and elected Vice President in 1996.  She is presently on the following committees: Lane Dressing and Certification; All-City Team selection; Bowlers’ Recognition Dinner; Legislative and Most Improved Average Tournament.  She has been on the past committees: Auditing, Awards Dinner, Budget and Finance, Policy Procedure Manual, Tournament Promotion, Nominating, Checkroom and Hospitality For State Tournaments and Conventions, New 600 Memberships and Chairman of League Captain’s Pay Envelopes.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2006

Richard started bowling at age 10 in 1960 and at age 17 started bowling men’s leagues at Lucky Lanes.  He has been on 12 championship teams, has held high average 7 times, been a league president for 20 seasons. Rich was selected team captain for the Coors and Budweiser traveling leagues which,  in their time, were considered the premier league’s in the Metro area.  Richard has a lifetime ABC/USBC average of 201 for 26 tournaments.  He won the MN Masters in 1989 at Season Lanes.  He was a MN State Team Champ in 1981.  Richard was a member of the St Paul Bowling Association Doubles Champs in 1989 and won it again in 2003 with a Tournament record score of 1532.  Richard was the CBA champion at Stadium bowl in 1985.. Member of the winning Team at the Bowler in Fargo in 1996 and the doubles team in 2005  with a 1470.  Rich has also been on the winning team of the St Paul Team Challenge one time and second place 4 times.
He has 18 – 300 games (1 during CBA competition and 1 at the Hoinke Classic in Cincinnati), 3 – 299 games, 3 – 298 games, 5 – 800 Series with a high of 858 and a high average of 226 in the 1995-96 Season.  He has over 200 – 700’s and 5 – 800’s in his career.  He was the anchor man on the On Track II team that established the all time state team 3-game series record (at that time) of 3716 at Hero’s Bowling lanes on January 11, 1997 with scores of 279-300-279 (the highest 3 game set that year in the Greater St Paul Bowling Association).  Member of the 2003 City Actual and Handicap Doubles Team with a 1532.  CBA board member for 6 years.  League president for 15 seasons.  Team Captain and Charter member of both the Coors’ and Bud Traveling leagues.  Member of 12 League Championship Teams.  League Average leader on 7 occasions.  He has a lifetime CBA Average of over 200 for 20 plus years.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1973

Won State All-Events title in 1970 and State All-Star match game championship twice. Finished second in 1958 WIBC All-Events, and also second in the doubles the same year. City Doubles title in 1950-51, and City All-Events champion six times. Held high series in city with 707 in 1960-6l and 704 in 1965-66. Has high single game of 275, with lifetime average of 188. Has been bowling 29 years. Member of All-City team four times.

Meritorious Service 2016

Linda started bowling as a ten year old in St Paul.  She had never missed a bowling season in 56 years

St Paul USBC Assoc. Contributions:

· 20 years, Director St Paul USBC Assoc.

· Served on the following committees: AJBC, BVL, Hall of Fame, Average Book, St Paul 600

· Attended 18 National Conventions and 20 State Conventions

· Member of 2^nd Junior All City Team – 1 time

· 1 time member of St Paul All City Team

· Served as Secretary/Treasurer over 20 years for the following leagues: Northwest Masters, St Paul City and Ladies All Stars

· Member of a Junior State Champion Team

· Initiated a bowling team at Harding and was  Secretary/Treasurer

· 1966-68, Member of Mankato  State College team

· Participated in 40 Women’s National Tournaments

In 2013, Linda won 3 medals at the Senior Games. 

High Series:  618  High Game: 263.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1995

Began his bowling career at Marshall High School in 1939. Member of the St. Paul All City Team twice and the second team once. Won the St. Paul All Events title with 1942 in 1969. Averages have ranged from 195 through 208 for the last 35 years. Earned the George Dodor Award for High Series in the Team Event during the St. Paul City Tournament in 1971 with a 704 series. Has rolled one 300 and approximately 75 – 700 series. Won the 700 Club Tournament with a 918 total at Hafner’s in 1972 and again in 1983 with a 853 total at the Stahl House. Member of the St. Cloud Kegle Championship Team and participated in nine ABC Tournaments having two All Events totals over 1800 and 12 consecutive strikes in the ABC at Madison, WI. in 1969. Won the High Average title in several leagues including the St. Paul Retail, the Stahl House Classic and the St. Agnes Men’s Club leagues. Participated in 21 Peterson Classic Tournaments and has won 15 squad prizes. Joined the Navy in 1942 and was on several championship teams, averaging 204.

Pioneers of Yesterday 2003

A seasoned league bowler for over 33 years, has for the past 25 years, progressively promoted the sport of bowling by giving his time to teaching children and young adults. Gary was elected director to the Greater St. Paul Bowling Assoc. in 1997. His credits are seven sanctioned 300’s, two 299’s with his best three game total being 805, and has rolled more than 250 – 700 plus series.
In addition, he has won 4 St. Paul City Team titles in 1983, 1986, 1987 and 1993. In 1995, Gary won the team title at the St. Croix Valley Bowling Association Tournament.  Twice a winner of the Minnehaha Open All-Events 1976 and 1979 and Cold Spring Kegle Doubles in 1993; captured the St. Croix Valley Bowling Association Doubles title in 1994 as well as the Singles title in 1995.  He was champion of the Midwest Senior Classic in December of 1998, as well as, the senior singles division winner in the 60th Annual Alexandria Garden Center Tournament in 1999.
Gary received high average (209) recognition from the CBA in 1980, along with Greater St. Paul All City Team Honorable Mention awards in 1981 and 1982. In conclusion, Gary finished the 1996-97 season with his highest average of 217 in the 3M Research Classic League.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1983

Associated with bowling at the age of 14 in 1929, setting pins at the old Ran-Ham; became proficient and bowled in the better house leagues there during his early years. Was employed by Brunswick from 1940-195l, building or resurfacing lanes during the summer while managing bowling centers during the winter. Managed Ran-Ham and Midway Gardens during the late 1930’s and 1940’s; moved to Harkins Recreation as manager after building that center in 1947. After leaving Brunswick in 195l, established Modern Resurfacing, a lane building and resurfacing operation, and enjoyed drilling balls at Berman’s Sporting Goods for about ten years. Operated Modern Resurfacing through the mid-1960’s and established his credibility supporting the growing needs of the games, sponsored many teams in leagues and tournaments, and supported the fledgling professional circuits of the times.
Recruited Mike Schmid, together established the first Pro Shop in a bowling center in the Twin Cities. In 1965 joined AMF and continued to serve the maintenance area until his retirement in 1977. His lane building, resurfacing and supply business involved him in establishing and maintaining a responsibility for over 75% of the bowling centers in a five-state area over a 37 year period. Participated in the City league for both Hamm’s and Schmidt’s beer teams and Godbout Funeral Home. Bowled in the Harkin’s Classic and Stahl House All Star leagues. Established charter member and secretary of the St. Paul 700 Club were his most gratifying accomplishments. Won the 1947 700 Club tournament, participated in National ABC, Tribune Classic and Peterson Classic on numerous occasions. Established Masonic league of 16 teams which is still active and was presented their Sportsmanship trophy in 1975. For ten years prior to his death served as Director on the Greater St. Paul Bowling Assn. Was an asset and an influence as an instructor advising and training in the maintenance and management techniques, teaching and promoting bowling to build the game into what it is today. Representative of his influence is the involvement of his family; three sons in National, State, local and commercial areas of the game.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1965

Won State All-Events title in 1955. Captured City All-Events title four times, singles once and shared doubles title twice. Served as President of St. Paul Women’s Association 8 years, and 9 years as City Association Secretary. Worked as a Junior Instructor for 5 years. Was member of State Championship team and a City Tournament Team Titleist. Named to All-City team 4 times. Attended 16 WIBC Tournaments and was a delegate 14 times. Received Distinguished Service Award from BPA in 1964. Rolled a 712 series in 1959.

Pioneers of Yesterday 1993

Began his long career when he joined a church league in 1927 and, during the same year, started in a straightaway league. Started with a 200+ average and continued for eighteen years with a 200+ average in one or more leagues. His lifetime average is within the range of 196 to 200. High games include two 290s with a high series of 759 in 1932 in the Merchant’s League. Averaged 205 in two leagues in 1939. Has rolled 42 700-or-more series. Has bowled in all of the major leagues in St. Paul. Was a member of the St. Paul City league from 1938 until his death in 1989 . This being a period of over 51 years in this league. Wally averaged 189 during the 1979-80 season; 186 in 1980-81; 176 in 1981-82 and 190 in 1983-84. Has participated in 32 “ABC” tournaments and received a plaque for his 30th year of participation. Has competed in 14 Petersen Classics and has bowled for 45 years in company leagues.

Pioneer Superior Performance 2009

Pioneers of Yesterday 1996

Began his bowling career in 1948. At the national level, placed 10th in All-Events and 10^th in Doubles with Jim Roning in the 1953 ABC Tournament. He is a member of the Air-Flo Bowling Shirts team which placed 4th in the 1956 ABC Tournament. He is also a member of the Air-Flo Bowling Shirts team which captured a Minnesota “State” Team title in the 1950’s. Also with Roning, won the Minneapolis “City” Doubles title in 1950. A member of the Hall of Fame Lounge team which won a St. Paul “City” Team title in the 1970’s. From 1948 through 1961, he won 16 singles titles. Has rolled 57 700-or-more series in league and tournament competition during his 28 year bowling career. He was also a bowling proprietor in St. Paul and Minneapolis from 1953 through 1980. In 1961, he became franchise holder of a professional bowling team known as the “Twin Cities Skippers” of the National Bowling League and held the franchise until the league folded in 1962. He hosted televised Professional Bowlers Association Tournaments in 1966 and, again, in 1967. During the 1960s and the 1970s, he represented bowling in what was then known as the “Lifetime Sports Program” (later headed by former President Richard Nixon and former Oklahoma football coach Bud Wilkinson). Part of the program was to teach college physical education instructors the sport of bowling. At one time during his proprietorship of All-Star Bowl, he worked with more than 500 Hamline students. In 1973, for his work on the program, he received the President’s Sports Award from former President Richard Nixon. Also, during those years, he taught post-graduates of the University of Minnesota, city and state associations, the blind, the retarded, junior bowlers and senior citizens the sport of bowling. He is also a past President of the St. Paul and Minnesota BPA

Pioneer Superior Performance 2002

Started bowling in 1958. Some of his accomplishments include: Minneapolis All Events Champion, Minneapolis City Team Champion; three CBA Championships; 1 Midwest Seniors Championship; Heartland Classic Champion; Northern Minnesota Match Game Champion in 1965; and 1 Minnesota State Team Championship. International Accomplishment is European All Events Champion in the Military in 1964-65. National accomplishments include the following: Represented Minnesota in US Opens in 1970, 1972 and 1974; Peterson Classic Doubles Champion with Tom Berken; Peterson Classic Team Champions twice; High Average in Baltimore Masters in 1967 and 1968; member of a 10 man squad that won the Hoinke Classic in 1983 and Chippewa Valley Match Game Champion.

City Accomplishments include: Association Team Champion in 1974; Association Singles Actual Champion in 1974; Association Singles Handicap Champion in 1974; Association Team Champion in 1977; Association Doubles Actual Champion in 1978 with Charlie Tapp with a 1493; Association Doubles Handicap Champion in 1978; won the Jerry Noonan award; Association Team Champion in 1979; Member of the St. Paul All City Team in 1973-74, 1976-77, 1977-78 and 1978-79; King of the All City Team in 1978-79; St. Paul 700 Club Champion once; bowled highest series in St. Paul with an 823 in 1979 and Minnehaha Doubles Champion with Tom Berken. His High game is 300 and his high series is 836 rolled in a 2000 PBA Tournament in Chicago. Other Tournament wins include Sunset Lanes Singles Champion in Moorhead Minnesota and Kiel Speil Team Champion in Hibbing Minnesota.

Jim was a Minnesota State Bowling Association Director for 2 years; wrote a daily bowling column for 15 years and was a member of the Bowling Writers Association of America; City Association Secretary for 2 years; League secretary for over 10 years; one of the original directors of the CBA and the MSC. He is very active in the MSC and has volunteered many hours to try and make it a success.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1987

Began his bowling career at Conrad’s University Bowling lanes in 1935. Bowled in a pin boy league and averaged 172. Since then he has achieved many honor counts. Has rolled two 300s, five 299s and three 290s. Has over 100 700 or more series with a personal high of 796. His high average was 212 and composite average for the past thirty years is 200+. Was a member of the All City match game team in 1947-48. Was a member of the St. Paul All City team twice including “King” in 1967-68. Was the Minneapolis City All Events champion in 1965-66 with an 1899. Won two Central Bowler’s Association (CBA) Qualifying titles. During the 1967-68 bowling season earned the following honors: won the Minnesota State All Events championship with an 1874, the St. Cloud Kegler All Events championship with a 2006, won the St. Paul All Star League average title with 210, had the high game of 299 and high series of 758 in the St. Paul All Star League and was a finalist in local qualifying for the National All Star (now the US Open). Bowled sixty games on local TV shows and won a high percentage of the matches including the locally televised program “All Star Bowling”. Has won High Average titles ten times during his career.

Pioneer Superior Performance 1994

Started bowling in 1930 and is “…still-at-it.” Bowled two or three nights per week and carried a 200+ average one, two or three nights per week during his career. Won the St. Paul City Singles title with 696. High finishes in the Minneapolis Tribune Singles championship include a 9th, a 26th and a 28th. A member of the 1968 Team champions in St. Cloud’s Cold Spring Kegle Tournament. Served as the St. Paul “700 Club” King Pin for the 1977-78 bowling year. Once led the Retail League in average with 206, his personal high average in the St. Paul All-Star League was 204 and his personal high average in the Stahl House Classic League was 210. Has rolled two 299’s, two 298’s, 10 279’s, 10 278’s, an estimated 70 700-or-more series, one 800 series, and his high final season average to date is 210. Has 700-or-more series in five different decades. In November of 1955, bowled games of 267, 268 and 269 for a final series of 804. The score, at the time, broke the American Bowling Congress record for high step-ladder series by any bowler and continues to stand today.