Bob Bogart’s friends tell him he’s the real Phillies Phanatic.

In 1957, Elvis had a hit record with “All Shook Up”; the Russians launched Sputnik I, the first space satellite; and Lion Bowl, a 12-lane center, was built on the corner of Pine and Martin streets in Red Lion, Pennsylvania.

While it may seem inconceivable today, there was a time when bowling dominated Saturday-afternoon television.

While it may seem inconceivable today, there was a time when bowling dominated Saturday-afternoon television.

Professional Bowlers Association superstar Earl Anthony, who died in 2001 at age 63, finally has a biography: Luby Publishing recently published EARL: The Greatest Bowler of All Time by Barry Sparks.

Professional Bowlers Association superstar Earl Anthony, who died in 2001 at age 63, finally has a biography: Luby Publishing recently published EARL: The Greatest Bowler of All Time by Barry Sparks.

Many people would say Randy Saunders never had a chance.

Many people would say Randy Saunders never had a chance.