Category Archives: Bowling History

It Takes a Lot to Be A Champion – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

It takes a lot to be a champion. Obviously talent, great eye-hand coordination, and physical [...]

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Remember How Great our Sport is and What Great History it Has – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

We all know how popular bowling was in the 70’s and 80’s. The TV ratings [...]

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Bowling Translations – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

Bowling terms are great and have also changed through the years. Here’s a couple of [...]

My First TV Show – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

I had made my first TV show. I think 45 or 46 years ago at [...]

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The Mo and Phil Show – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

Mo Pinel and Phil Cardinale have been in the bowling game their whole life.Right now [...]

The Interesting Mind of Ernie Schlegel – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

There is so much to tell about Ernie Schlegel, I could write a book. In [...]

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The Great Mike Aulby – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

Mike Aulby has 26 titles and is the only one that has won what is [...]

A Story About 2 of the Nicest Guys on Tour – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

I would like to tell a story about two guys on tour who were and [...]

Was it Fate Bowling 300 at the 1994 PBA National Championship?

Watch as PBA Hall of Famer Johnny Petraglia shoots 300 at the 1994 PBA National [...]

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Action Bowling in Brooklyn – 2 Stories I’ll Never Forget! Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

Story 1: I grew up and worked in a 12 laner under a movie theater [...]

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