Category Archives: Bowling History

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 [...]

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 [...]

Great Memories with Dick Weber & Carmen Salvino – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

Two short stories, one about Dick Weber and one about Carmen Salvino. In the 70’s [...]

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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 [...]

Brunswick Exhibition Tour in Europe – Bowling Memoirs of Johnny Petraglia

In the early 70’s Brunswick sent the Brunswick staff to Europe for an exhibition tour. [...]

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After the 300 Game & The Johnny Petraglia Open

After the 300 there was a victory party at the lanes.The Ducat family (the owners [...]

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