1981 PBA National - Earl Anthony vs. Ernie Schlegel pt2

Here's the exciting conclusion of the 1981 PBA National Championship. Both players had their trouble in the 10th. You gotta love how Earl looks to the heavens and says "thank you" when its all over...once again...enjoy

Here is another story about Earl Anthony from a buddy of mine Howie "G":

Some of the little things Earl (and others) would do (in warm-up), also aided them in their TV matches. For example, Earl would take a dull Urethane (or rubber) ... and throw repeated shots "left" of his intended target line. This would create a "dry" area (to the left) ... and allow him to "bounce" his "tamer" ball back to the pocket (if he missed left!) Therefore, sometimes his being the only "lefty" in the field, was a huge advantage to him. Ironically it was his "2nd" place finishes, that drove him to believe that a conspiracy "against him" was in the works. He would comment that the "shot" that allowed him to lead in qualifying rounds, was radically different than the TV pairs.

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• PBA
• bowling
• anthony
• schlegel

[turbotimmy2001]

Does anyone know what bowling ball Earl was throwing?

Most likely, it had to be an Ebonite.

[mrbowling300]

I believe it was a Brunswick Mark X

[irishpogi]

Look how intense Catherine Schlegel was! When her husband didn't get that first strike to win the title, she threw something to the ground! That woman's something!

[mrbowling300]

Earlier, they showed Catherine Schlegel holding what looked to be a stuffed animal, a monkey, I think. I didn't catch that until you mentioned it.

[BowlerScott]

You're never guaranteed tomorrow. They probably are very thankful for each and every day, and the ability to do what they love for a living, just like most other professional athletes.

[rstp354]

I love how Ernie's wife spiked the stupid stuffed animal when Ernie choked on the first ball in the 10th frame...classic stuff!

[sammydavisjrsr]

Susie was gorgeous! Schlegel was always a tool. He wasn't liked much on the tour because all he did was stay in his motel room doing enormous amounts of drugs with his woman... you know, the one with her picture embroidered on her shirt.

[zzzthaoster]

@rstp354

Too much pressure....but still you gotta do it to win it.

[8casio]

@BowlerScott There is no God BowlerScott, don't you understand.

[odinsragess]

Seriously... that shirt!!! the hair!!! The glasses!!!! wow.

[mrcooncat]

Gosh that 2 part vid brought back some great memories. Earl Anthony may have been the best I ever saw when I was young. What a classic style. I watched a PBA tournament on ESPN the other day, and there was an Aussie throwing the ball 2 handed! Sheesh, things have changed!

[snhtown9]

@worldslayer For a minute, I thought Jeff Lynne was a pro bowler.

[worldslayer]

wow lol that is a pure 80's outfit by ernie O_O

[davemoore52266]

it looks to me ernie went from 5 to 4 step approach during the match anybody else see that? used to watch earl all the time on saturdays after i would get home from junior leagues

[2royplayer]

@MrNovostar

Yeah. Earl's first wife was not very good looking so he traded her in for a vintage model; after all, he had a image to uphold.

[MrNovostar]

earls wife is hot :-)