St. Louis was central to the birth of professional bowling and Bluth was one of bowling’s early stars. He was a member of the original Budweiser team and is a member of the PBA (Professional Bowlers Association) and ABC (American Bowling Congress) Halls of Fame. Bluth won numerous championships including two PBA national titles and… Read more »
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Nelson Burton, Jr.
A St. Louis native, Burton attended St. Louis University High School and St. Louis University. Like his father, he is also a member of the American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame, making them the only father-son tandem inducted into the Hall. Named one of the 20 Greatest Bowlers of the 20th Century by Bowling Magazine,… Read more »
Don Carter
Don Carter was a bowling great from St. Louis with an unorthodox style who flourished as a genuine sports celebrity during the game’s golden age on TV. Carter, known as “Mr. Bowling,” was the game’s original superstar. He became his sport’s most recognizable name at a time when alleys were thriving across the country and… Read more »
Jerry Hughes
These days, there is nothing small about so-called small college athletics, and Jerry Hughes – the longtime athletic director of the University of Central Missouri – has been among its champions. Just walk across the Warrensburg campus. A $6 million fundraising effort has led to the football team’s new locker room, strength and conditioning center… Read more »
Flora Mitchell
A resident of Springfield, Flora Mitchell has achieved numerous local and state titles in her many years as a competitive bowler. Participating in as many as five leagues a week for years and serving on several local, state and national organization boards, Flora has made her mark in the sport of bowling.
Carl Richard
Carl Richard gained national prominence as a member of the Falstaff Beer bowling team from 1955-1959. He was a member of this team when they bowled in St. Louis against the Budweisers in the Masters League. In the ABC Tournament, Richard and his team received 1st in team for all events, setting a record which… Read more »
Dick Weber
Dick Weber is one of the most accomplished bowlers in history and has won every bowling award possible. He has won the National All-Star (now the BPAA U.S. Open) four times and captured 26 national titles and six senior championships. The most impressive statistic is that those titles have been won over five decades. There… Read more »
Pete Weber
Weber was named the PBA Rookie of the Year in 1980 and won his first PBA event in 1982. He became the youngest player to win 10 PBA events at 24 years old. At age 26, he won the PBA National Championship, giving him all three jewels of the PBA’s “triple crown” (achieved by winning… Read more »