April 1, 1967—Jack Biondolillo rolled the first perfect game on a nationally-televised PBA broadcast at the Firestone Tournament of Champions in Akron. He defeated Les Schissler in the opening match, 300-216, for a bonus prize of $10,000. Later in the show, Biondolillo lost to Don Johnson to finish in third place. Jim Stefanich won the tournament.
(1910-1997)
Cleveland Bowling Star
“Mr. 299”
3449 W. 95th St. (Evergreen Park)
(1951– )
Bowling Hall of Fame, 2009
#9 Bowler of the 20th Century
Bowler of the Year, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1983-84
All-American, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1983-84, 1987-88
U.S. Open champion, 1984
Newsday Eastern Open winner, 1975
34 PBA titles
(FRONT)--Paul Krumske (REAR)--Eddie Kawolics, Harry Lippe, Joe Sinke, Junie McMahon, Ed Brosius
4575 Washington Ave.
Chicago 1953: The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade moves east on 79th Street past Ashland Avenue, with one of Buddy Bomar’s bowling supply stores in the background.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
(1912-1992)
Philadelphia Bowling Star
