Bowler of the Year 1963-64

Hardwick won two ABC eagles and four PBA titles, including the 1963 PBA National.  At 23, he was the youngest-ever Bowler of the Year.

1.  Billy Hardwick, San Mateo, CA . . . . 906

2.  Bob Strampe, Detroit . . . . . . . . . .  651

3.  Jim St. John, Chicago . . . . . . . . . .  619

4.  Billy Welu, St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . .  516

5.  Dick Weber, St. Louis . . . . . . . . . .  464

6.  Harry Smith, Baltimore . . . . . . . . .  406

7.  Ray Bluth, St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

8.  Tommy Tuttle, Rural Hall, NC . . . . . 355

9.  Bill Allen, Orlando . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

10.  Les Zikes, Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

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