1965 Firestone Tournament of Champions

Here is the 1965 Firestone Tournament of Champions contested at Firestone Bowlarama Lanes, Akron, Ohio, Apr 10, 1965

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• PBA
• bowling
• tournament
• of
• champions

[MikeHL78]

I have no idea how you, irishpogi, BowlingOldies and others get your paws on this stuff, but I love it. It's much appreciated!

[mrbowling300]

@MikeHL78 thank you very much...I have so much material, but can't seem to find the time to upload them. I'm glad you've enjoyed watching!

[steelydanbowler]

I know a lot of people like to see the big crankers, but I love to watch these bowlers that rely on accuracy, hand position, and such. Great and priceless footage. Thank you.

[deesyphrr]

Where did you find this?!

[6042beth]

@MikeHL78 I love it too. I remember watching the PBA in black & white. How about Chris Schenkel smoking on the air!

[BaseFury]

Pete Carter, Don's brother, was a part of the great Stroh's teams out of Detroit, and I was blessed to have him at the Camp Pendleton pro shop in the early 80's. The stories he would tell, and the little things, like before pre-fab finger grips, where bowlers would glue pieces of tire inner-tube to the finger holes for more grip...priceless. When I see videos like this, I think of Pete. Much appreciated!

[strongsock]

holy fucking ball shit I wish I was alive in the 60s.

[irishpogi]

This is incredible!

[bgmnzz]

This is amazing footage! Kudos to you. PS YouTube People. Is there any footage of Chris Hardwick talking about his dad? Just wondering?

[dtowndontbl1nk]

This is illegal! They are smoking on TV, like it such a bad thing to see today...SMH