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.
