Pro Bowlers Tour - 1978 BPAA US Open highlights

Nelson Burton, Jr. steps outside the broadcast booth to win all four matches and capture the 1978 BPAA US Open. Qualifying as the 4th seed, Burton struggles to get by 5th seed Ron Bell, a league bowler. Later, in the title match, Burton defeats Jeff Mattingly in the title match. Very condensed. Chris Schenkel on play-by-play. Dick Weber substitutes for Nelson Burton, Jr. as color analyst. Brunswick Friendly Lanes, Greensboro, NC. March 11, 1978.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• PBA
• Pro Bowlers Tour
• bowling
• Nelson Burton
• Ron Bell
• Jeff Mattingly
• Schenkel
• classic tv

[Polishjazzman]

Great to see Burton pick up a win. Although he needs to go back and watch some of his tips on shooting splits. Hadn't thought of Jeff Mattingly in years. Love the color-coordinated ball shirt and hair!

[TheBrassHole]

@BIGGREENLEAF1 I second that.

[TheAmpad]

@classicvid Bo Burton thanking the dear lord/ Please tell me he didn't say that.

[TheAmpad]

Bo Burton thanking the dear Lord. Please tell me he didn't say that.

[classicvid]

Great Video. Does anyone have the other 2 matches, Dave Kappel and Fred Conner

[BIGGREENLEAF1]

Jeff Mattingly was killed in a car accident around the middle eighties. It is nice to see these videos of the past tour events on Sat. afternoons. Bowling began its downward slide after ABC ended this tradition on Sat. afternoons in 1997 and has never fully recovered.

[StickTweedles87]

Agreed, nice to see a guy who was one of the first to develop a strong and consistent cranker style which is so popular in today's game.

[moenemdown15]

I think he was using three. He had a different style than many bowlers. Did pretty decent too until he sadly passed away in late 1982 or early 1983.

[DaCaptain924]

Look at @ 5:30-5:34...is Jeff using a two-finger grip (middle finger and thumb) for strikes???

[moenemdown15]

Jeff Mattingly! Nice to see him bowl!