Bulletin Board NEWS, NOTES AND HAPPENINGS FROM THE WORLD OF BOWLING /// MARCH 2011
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BOWLERS Football Legends Hit the Lanes for Charity
FOR THE sixth year in a row, NFL legends hit the lanes to bowl for charity during Super Bowl week. The NFL Super Bowl Celebrity
Bowling Classic was twice as big this year with two events – Feb. 2 at 300 Dallas and Feb. 3 at Main Event in Fort Worth . Former NFL stars and fan favor-
ites such as Ed “Too Tall” Jones and Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson were on hand to mingle with the crowds and bowl for charity. Join- ing the former players were bowl- ing stars such as members of USBC Team USA, including Chris Barnes
Shannon O’Keefe, Stefanie Nation and Tennelle Milligan. Hosting the event was dual hall
of famer Lynn Swann, a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Bowling Hall of Fame. “The Classic has become a true
Super Bowl tradition and its endur- ing popularity is a credit to the fun and camaraderie that you’ll only find when you go bowling, as well as the tremendous fundraising power of bowling events,” Swann said. “Once again, all proceeds from these events will benefit the NFL Chari- ties, a wonderful cause that enables the NFL to leave a positive mark in communities across the nation.” The gridiron stars found bowling
isn’t necessarily as easy as their own sport, but some, including current Dallas wideout Roy Williams, are bowling enthusiasts. “I’m okay,” he said. “I’m not in
REMEMBER THE TITANS:
“Hollywood” Henderson and Lynn Swann (inset) were among the NFL leg- ends bowling. Click on the play button (right) to catch video and interviews with the stars.
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the Bowling Hall of Fame like (re- tired Pittsburgh Steelers star) Jerome Bettis or Lynn Swann, but I’m all right. I see Chris Barnes is here. I’m one of his biggest fans. I love the game of bowling. It’s a fun sport and everyone should go play.”
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