Began his bowling career in 1945 setting
pins in Hopkins and has been involved with bowling ever since. His first organized league
competition was in 1951 on a squadron U.S.A.F. Team in El Paso, Texas. The first year was
the Class "B" All-Events champion in their "City" tournament. Final
high season average was 210 in the St. Paul Classic League in 1959-60. Has rolled 34
700-or-more series with a high of 769. His high games are 288 and 299. Competed in the
"ABC" tournament ten times and once rolled an 1817 All-Events series while
participating in that tournament. Competed in the "Petersen Classic" in Chicago
ten times and also competed on the "All Star Bowling Show". Led the Coleman Loan
team to a 3238 actual score with a 758 series to win the "St. Paul City" actual
Team championship in 1959-60. Was runner-up for the Jerry Noonan award and was again a
member of the "St. Paul City" Team champions in 1960-61. Won the "Tom
Trainer Classic" in 1959 with a four game score of 940. Was also active as a member
of the Greater St. Paul Men's Bowling Association for two years (1958-59 and 1960-61)
representing the White Bear area. Served as President of the "St. Paul 700 Club"
for three years. Organized the Northwest Masters League in 1964 and served as it's first
President. Was Secretary of the Hillcrest Major League for six years and also Secretary of
the St. Paul City league for two years.
