The sport of bowling has come quite a long way since its formal inception back in 1895. The popular pastime has enjoyed continuing resurgence, with nationwide tournaments even receiving full-time coverage on sporting networks and the like. The sport has taken a bold step in raising its visibility today after the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) announced nominations for a 2011 International Bowling Hall Of Fame nod – and some of the names tossed into the hat are amongst the most popular figures around. Read more...

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