Chapter
The History of Bowling
49:55 - 57:48 (07:52)
Joe Thumb is credited with forming the American Bowling Congress in 1895, which has since evolved into the United States Bowling Conference (USBC). Bowling dates back to the early centuries as a religious rite and ritual in Germany, where rolling a stone at a bunch of standing clubs absolved sins.
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The process of setting up and resetting 10 pins in bowling alleys is discussed in detail, along with the intricate design of the pin setter and other unique features of the pins themselves.
49:55 - 52:14 (02:18)
Summary
The process of setting up and resetting 10 pins in bowling alleys is discussed in detail, along with the intricate design of the pin setter and other unique features of the pins themselves.
ChapterThe History of Bowling
EpisodeWhy Bowling is Awesome
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode talks about the origins of bowling, which can be traced back to 300 A.D in Germany when it was a religious ritual.
52:14 - 54:14 (02:00)
Summary
This episode talks about the origins of bowling, which can be traced back to 300 A.D in Germany when it was a religious ritual. It also discusses the modernization of the game and the formation of the American Bowling Congress.
ChapterThe History of Bowling
EpisodeWhy Bowling is Awesome
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Don Carter, a professional bowler, became the first athlete of any sport to sign a $1 million contract in 1964, which would be equivalent to over $7.5 million today.
54:14 - 57:48 (03:33)
Summary
Don Carter, a professional bowler, became the first athlete of any sport to sign a $1 million contract in 1964, which would be equivalent to over $7.5 million today. This is surprising when considering that bowling was at its peak of popularity in the 1950s and 60s, and other sports stars were receiving significantly less in endorsement deals at the time.