Johnny Petraglia, a gentleman and a scholar. This man is a holdout from a bygone era, an example of sportsmanship rarely found in professional bowling today. His longevity is a testament to his substance.
@Psyfi85
4 жыл бұрын
And a soldier, most people are unaware he was in Vietnam.
@20alphabet
4 жыл бұрын
@@Psyfi85 I know. You might enjoy this. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=m.facebook.com/brunswick.bowling/videos/746109255806255/&ved=2ahUKEwidoffHkaDqAhVDMn0KHWgJB-oQwqsBMAB6BAgJEAM&usg=AOvVaw10Cju_-n_4-j_dwFF72aoy
@KeithFroehlich07
4 жыл бұрын
This was awesome the old warhorse having one more day in the Sun. This is my favorite moment on the PBA tour ever!
@bradleycoopersmith5699
5 жыл бұрын
great stuff. for those of us who lived it, it's hard to describe how great Schenkel and Burton were, and the excitement that those matches brought out.
@mathewhorodner2000
5 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this match live on tv! :)
@daveg2609
4 жыл бұрын
For those of us who lived it, it's hard to describe how great Schenkel was..... & Looking back, even more now..... but I wasnt much of a Burton fan.
@Polarcupcheck
3 жыл бұрын
I think Burton was highly underestimated. Trying doing commentary on matches without sounding like a babbling fool, or getting overly technical (which a random viewer could give two hoots about). You have to find a balance, and most people have not refined such a presentation.
@bufb
3 жыл бұрын
I miss Saturday PBA Bowling with Chris and handsome Bo
@sngarner
2 жыл бұрын
As I’m watching this match, I’m thinking to myself, I don’t know what’s better: the rhythm and timing of JP’s arm swing or Shenkel and Burton’s commentary. NBJ is one of the all time great analysts in any sport. His economy of words and sheer edge of emotion are absolutely perfect. I’ve been a sports commentator for 27 years and this pairing was incredible. These two were born to be bowling commentators. NBJ is at his very best this match.
@ThatVAFranchise
6 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! I'm a 53 year old "lefty" that just starting bowling as a new hobby. Glad that I came across this video as a result of searching for bowling tips for left-handed bowlers. I'll definitely be researching more info on Mr. Petraglia. WOW!!!
@dangeroreilly2028
Жыл бұрын
Watch for JP, and Earl Anthony
@leopoldmozart1449
9 жыл бұрын
Petraglia: 47 years old, in his 29th year in the PBA, gets the televised 300. Great bowler and great man.
@NYDanno85
8 жыл бұрын
And 22 years later, pushing 70 years old, he's giving the "kids" on the PBA50 tour fits still. Amazing guy.
@joannsteenguy8063
6 жыл бұрын
×2×
@joannsteenguy8063
6 жыл бұрын
Y
@egosactorco
5 жыл бұрын
i just met him the other day at my local bowling alley, I didn't even know who the hell the man was!
@daveconleyportfolio5192
5 жыл бұрын
I still remember him as a 1970s poster boy, rail-thin and stylish with his center-part hairdo.
@patrickwall8517
3 жыл бұрын
Being a lefty, Johnny is one of my heroes. I'm glad I ran across this. In person I once saw him throw 22 strikes in a row in a qualifying block in a PBA tournament at Tropicana in St. Louis. He left a ten pint to start a game then finished with 11 in a row and started the next game with 11 in a row before leaving a seven pin.
@RaymondBCrisp
Жыл бұрын
He was definitely my favorite lefty after Earl Anthony retired.
@teejay6063
Жыл бұрын
Every time Johnny threw the ball I said, "yyyup". Great display of shot repetition.
@rhtball
Жыл бұрын
Chris Schenkel was one of the best announcers going back in the day when it came to bowling...
@curtish2541
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the cleanest 300 games you’ll see also. The entire racks went straight back through the first 8 frames, no messengers, no light hits, just shook the rack. Later on when he got nervous he got a little light a couple times but got great pin carry. Overall it was a better game than most other televised 300’s.
@cadirector
2 жыл бұрын
He got a mixer in the 4th frame.
@curtish2541
2 жыл бұрын
@@cadirector no, 4th frame was blasted.
@jeffgrant4465
Жыл бұрын
All TV strikes! Hammered those pins.
@jeffreysrnec3809
6 жыл бұрын
Johnny Petraglia was my favorite PBA bowler when I was a teenage bowler back in 1971. Being a lefty myself, with a big hook - JP was my hero. A great man to represent the sport!
@Fingerpikr
2 жыл бұрын
Me too....first ball was a Johnny Petraglia
@beeemm2578
2 жыл бұрын
As great a HoF bowler he is, it isn't the greatest thing he's done 💯
@dangeroreilly2028
Жыл бұрын
@@Fingerpikr I had an LT48, too. But I did a little better with Columbia yellow dot back then. I'm a lefty, and my fav was Earl Anthony.
@agila2009y
Жыл бұрын
My first bowling ball was Brunswick Johnny Petraglia LT-48
@grahamcameron4225
5 жыл бұрын
Definition of class
@8avexp
8 жыл бұрын
This was one of the few bowling centers that still maintained a lacquer finish on the lanes into the 1980s.
@DeedsResearcher
6 жыл бұрын
On April 15, 1981, both John as well as Earl Anthony signed my own application to join the PBA. Both gentlemen were first class all the way. This was done at the Greater Hartford Open in WIndsor Locks, CT.
@theatremusician
5 жыл бұрын
DeedsResearcher I used to bowl the classic league at Bradley Bowl.
@dbkparm
5 жыл бұрын
@@theatremusician Who cares?
@douglasskaalrud6865
10 ай бұрын
That messenger in the 11th was unbelievable.
@thinkcivil1627
5 жыл бұрын
It seems like Walter Ray is on the losing end of most of the videos showing 300 games. The reason is that he's usually bowling for the championship. Both guys are class acts.
@mikemullikin8942
3 жыл бұрын
He was by far the nicest guy I ever met who was a professional bowler. I saw this happen on live television. I'm still happy for him every time I see a replay. A true gentleman.
@20alphabet
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@sall4090roughcuts
Жыл бұрын
he was a big fixture at carolier lanes in north brunswick, NJ -- he was there quite often, coaching and helping others -- unfortunately for me he was not very nice to me -- this was back in the late 80s -- i heard allot of nice things about him, he coached allot of kids but never gave me a chance and i resented him for it - i was hoping back then being a fellow lefty that perhaps he could have helped me and he didn't want to be bothered at all - there was no amount of money for him to spend a few minutes with me -- after that when i seen him out there, i never said a word to him again -- semiz was actually very nice when he was there running the pro shop with OJ and Semiz helped me quite a bit to figure out some of the problems i faced - unless you were in John's circle he would not give you the time of day. way of life back in the 80s and 90s.
@RaymondBCrisp
Жыл бұрын
God, I'm old. Remember seeing this live. Back in these days, that $100,000 bonus was worth several tournament first place finishes!
@bigego503
6 жыл бұрын
I am 61 and, growing up, Johnny Petraglia was my hero. He was one of the first, if not the first, to throw a big breaking curve and make it pay. I bowled the regional circuit for a couple years and got to meet him; it was the high point of my bowling career. Thank you so much for this video of one of the classiest pba bowlers ever.
@thinkcivil1627
5 жыл бұрын
They should make the reward for a 300 game back to $100,000 again. There was a brief time when even the $10,000 was dropped, unless you were wearing the right sponsor's shirt. In the early days of bowling it was $10,000. For a while it was $100,000 (Bob Benoit's game) and since then it has varied.
@caftood
5 жыл бұрын
Think Civil bowling isn’t popular enough to give that much money away anymore
@joeambrose3260
4 жыл бұрын
Wasn't there a guy who rolled a 299 when the bonus was 1,000,000 ?
@Augustus1plou
4 жыл бұрын
Johnny Petraglia. What can I say except we have the same name.
@joeambrose3260
4 жыл бұрын
WTF ? It says Petroglia
@bobstewart8032
3 жыл бұрын
Johnny Petraglia seems like a really good guy. I didn't know he is also a Vietnam Veteran. Thank you for your Service, Johnny!
@daleschroeder5582
2 жыл бұрын
thank you vets😁
@louiscsanko3673
3 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!💥💥👍👍😎😎
@Diego-Delgado
3 жыл бұрын
34 back then looks like 50 today. dudes be 34 today looking like highschool sophmores
@pamelacass9642
4 жыл бұрын
In the words of Sade, "he's a smooth operator".....
@chriswells506
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!
@marshallhummel8590
Жыл бұрын
I saw Johnny a few weeks later at a tournament. He pulled out a green quantum. I asked him if it was the same ball he shot 300 with. He said “no, that ball was shipped to the Italian sports hall of fame.” Lol
@Ub3rn00berer
7 жыл бұрын
Only one dislike. Guess Walter was on youtube.
@douglasskaalrud6865
4 жыл бұрын
What makes you think WRW would be anything but happy for Petraglia? That’s just crass.
@joeambrose3260
4 жыл бұрын
I gotta feeling it was Roth
@TheBatugan77
Жыл бұрын
It was me. 🖕👁️👃👁️🖕 👄 Deal.
@jamesbryant6735
2 жыл бұрын
The eleven strike was from hell !!!
@jaleguardinn
6 жыл бұрын
I just pre bowled for my league next to him last week as he was open bowling. Nice guy said hi to everyone. It was at Howell bowling alley in Nj. He has them turn the scoring monitor so u can't see the score or he don't keep it, either way nice guy.
@ronaldleehorton5822
3 жыл бұрын
Would love to bowl in an all lt-48 tournament ?
@20alphabet
2 жыл бұрын
You bet !
@weevie833
6 жыл бұрын
I could watch this a thousand times.
@steveperry1344
5 жыл бұрын
everybody loves a 300 game, wow!!!
@김병호-e2t
6 жыл бұрын
Johnny petraglia is 300 perpect game is best great
@leopoldmozart1449
9 жыл бұрын
Pizza, thank you so much for posting this! Exciting, glorious. Makes my heart hurt for how awesome professional bowling was back in the day. Notice, no screaming, no chest pounding. Just good sportsmanship. Did you notice Walter Ray gave him 5 after #11? And after #8, when Petraglia wrapped up the match, Walter Ray congratulated him at the ball return. I tell you, anymore, the only professional bowling I watch is the Ladies tour. At least there, they show sportsmanship, they show some CLASS. They don't have these bullshit rivalries, they don't have their best bowler (Belmonte) doing bullshit angle shooting like squeezing his water bottle or putting his towel on his opponent's ball. Oh well, don't get me started.
@railroadskater2896
8 жыл бұрын
You are SOOOOOO right, couldn't have said it better myself!
@aidenjaxlol
6 жыл бұрын
Looks like you already started lol
@RRBuilder611
6 жыл бұрын
It’s not a bull shit angle if it works. Nothing’s stopping you from doing it.
@tylerstine784
5 жыл бұрын
That's called evolving with the times lol were not in 94 anymore. As far as the water bottle if that truly breaks your concentration as a professional athlete you need to rethink it.
@chuckers40
3 жыл бұрын
Johnny Petraglia maybe the only PBA player to have rolled a 300 game on National TV and had a 300 game rolled against him. He rolled the 300 at the PBA Championship and then the 300 was rolled by Bob Learn, Jr at the Flagship City Open in Erie, PA
@bufb
3 жыл бұрын
Johnny Vietnam Vet
@scottmosure6291
4 жыл бұрын
Thank god for that messanger in the 10th frame
@joeambrose3260
4 жыл бұрын
And the pin on the 12th shot was trying to stand back up
@Local1Laborer
6 жыл бұрын
Johnny Petraglia is my favorite
@bryanbaker5942
5 жыл бұрын
WRW looked like the 12" GI Joe action figure I had in the late 70's. If I remember correctly, the GI Joe doll had curly hair and a fuzzy beard that was actually felt like hair. Anyone else remember this GI Joe doll?
@davidprince1138
6 жыл бұрын
Petraglia's strikes are are the epitome of the game.
@lawrencetaylorii2920
Жыл бұрын
Those were the best years of Bowling by 2 of the best commentators in the business. Plus Bo Burtons bowling tips.
@harrisbobroff9813
Жыл бұрын
I probably saw it on TV, I saw a few of them long ago... Probably not this one.. though...
@rlsweeneyjr1
5 жыл бұрын
Bradley coopersmith you are so right. Schenkel was so smooth. He could make any event worth listening to
@jerryday9838
7 жыл бұрын
class personified. all the way.old school.
@rhtball
Жыл бұрын
I would take these bowlers back in the day and put them up against any today....
@treebuck
4 жыл бұрын
Loved that bowling center. Just a memory now.
@edwardwhite221
7 жыл бұрын
Man did his sponsor fly up to him fast after that last strike. JP finally made the guy some money.
@JoeBallard1979
6 жыл бұрын
Johnny didnt need a sponsor...That Man who Hugged him was Larry Litchstein
@theatremusician
5 жыл бұрын
Larry was the ball driller on the PBA tour at that time.
@jakesnussbuster3565
3 жыл бұрын
Man are you wrong
@gregamerson9172
2 жыл бұрын
Damn ,ur the prettiest Edward I've EVER seen😳😳
@xtctrader1467
Жыл бұрын
Next to Earl Anthony, Johnny P was my favorite to watch.
@louiscsanko3673
3 жыл бұрын
The [ Johnny Petraglia] Brunswick LT 48 Was a Great Ball For It's Time!!! Great 300 Game Mr. Petraglia👍👍
@20alphabet
2 жыл бұрын
Still good on burnt out conditions.
@jeffgrant4465
Жыл бұрын
First bowling ball that I ever owned was a Johnny Petraglia
@leereeder2293
Жыл бұрын
I actually remember this when it was live on ABC
@teejay6063
Жыл бұрын
Always loved Ponny Jetraglia's game.
@SorryWereOpen247
5 жыл бұрын
That 11th strike was a killer...Pin action saved
@rodneybenbow1787
5 жыл бұрын
twilight's last gleaming you’re right! That 8 pin got knocked out late. I had some pin action when I shot my first 300 game back on December 9th. I had two trip 4 pins and one trip 6 pin. On my last strike the 7 pin got knocked over late giving me the 300 game.
@davehansen9124
7 жыл бұрын
Watch the 11th strike in slow motion .25%. This ball hits the pocket too hard and leaves a solid 8 pin (that the ball usually takes out). But the 1 pin comes flying off the sidewall to save the day - hitting it butt end first !
@joewebb3782
6 жыл бұрын
It's actually the 3 pin. The head pin gets driven back between the 9 and 10 pins.
@joewebb3782
6 жыл бұрын
the 1 goes between the 8 and 9 I meant.
@RRBuilder611
6 жыл бұрын
Actually, it didn’t hit it “too hard”, just went to heavy on the head pin so the ball deflected away from the 8.
@michaelthompson4217
5 жыл бұрын
technically speaking, the so-called "perfect strike" is where the ball literally takes out four pins; 1,3, 5 and 9. the ball doesn't take out the 8 pin. The 5 pin takes out the 8 pin.
@raycampbell162
5 жыл бұрын
No actually the 5 pin supposed to take out the 8.
@michaelh1889
Жыл бұрын
When bowling was cool... 🤟🗽🇺🇸
@clammer23
8 жыл бұрын
I loved seeing Larry Litch run out there 1st to hug him
@joeambrose3260
4 жыл бұрын
Lichstein, pretty good lefty in the early 70s
@cadirector
2 жыл бұрын
Almost as perfect as you can get for a perfect game. Got a mixer in the 4th frame and on the last shot but all the other shots were solid in the pocket including the 11th ball in which the messenger took out the 8 pin.
@stephendiamond9893
Жыл бұрын
The most amazing feat anyone can accomplish in sports is to bowl a perfect game on live television in front of millions of people a real pressure cooker. Yet he overcame the pressure against an outstanding opponent. Best and favorite southpaw I grew up with Johnny.
@kurtboyer299
Жыл бұрын
Awesome 300 game but I miss seeing the sparkling golden ball Johnny P used in other events.
@fiddleronthecube7835
Жыл бұрын
Great carry on his 12th shot. Petraglia and Dave Davis were my favorite lefties. I'm a righty.
@themarsvoltas
Жыл бұрын
Saginaw on the MAP!!!
@cm37177
Жыл бұрын
alot of back end hook
@jameshowland7393
3 жыл бұрын
I'd never be able to handle the pressure of rolling consecutive strikes. The more I got the worse it would be.
@daveg2609
4 жыл бұрын
9:51... hello 8 pin... ..and here comes the airbourne messenger. see ya
@scottschoppert9149
4 жыл бұрын
I was the 300th like
@AJohnsonJr
3 жыл бұрын
Will Farrell travels back in time to get defeated by Johnny Petraglia.
@paulmcewen5627
3 жыл бұрын
Full disclosure: I mostly play 5-pin. But I used to drill balls in a 5-10 house. (Yes, in Canada.) The impressive aspect of this game was that all 10 were solidly in the pocket and only that last 2 or 3 were at all "mixey". Question: Do the new balls make it impossible for old school, lower "surface" balls get to the pocket safely (even with asymmetrical weight blocks and all) because the more "powerful" balls are soaking up all the oil and leaving no oiled path to the pocket?
@paulmcewen5627
3 жыл бұрын
Doh!! "All 12"....
@daleschroeder5582
2 жыл бұрын
thats perfect😁 love seeing a 300 game by anybody😁
@gregrambo606
2 жыл бұрын
Glad these PBA videos are still out there. Fan since a kid in the early 70's.
@knastera
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of us who liked Johnny were lefties. I'm a lefty from New Jersey, so that made him a double winner for me.
@FrankLPizza
2 жыл бұрын
I liked him because he was Italian like me. Also was a Salvino fan and a Fazio fan.
@randyzeitman1354
Жыл бұрын
1994
@aaronjg682
5 жыл бұрын
The head pin tripping out the 8 in the 11th...Sheesh, I knew what happened and that was exciting!
@scottschoppert9149
4 жыл бұрын
Aaron G spoiler alert, jerk
@aaronjg682
4 жыл бұрын
@@scottschoppert9149 Just seeing this 5 months later...you do realize the title says "Johnny Petraglia's 300 Game," right?
@athens_1psvr31
5 жыл бұрын
I’d watch that movie. Johnny P.
@austinw.3238
7 жыл бұрын
Poor Walter Ray always getting perfect games bowled against him on TV lol
@janetracer
5 жыл бұрын
Because during those years that was the only way to beat Walter Ray.
@AverageLeagueHack
5 жыл бұрын
@@janetracer and he was always made the show.
@russellgilbert3453
2 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps.
@ronaldharris7639
6 жыл бұрын
Jp class act
@mikehaggerty8061
3 жыл бұрын
I would have to disagree with an earlier comment about a very lucky break in the tenth, it was potentially a very unlucky break on leaving the single pin in the 10th, fortunately a powerful ball sent a flying log and took the pin out. Great game bowled, no cheapies in any frame.
@Alan5581
3 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!! I think this is the first time seeing this match and what a great one. I used to watch Petraglia a whole lot back in the 70's. Great, great bowler.
@joewebb3782
7 жыл бұрын
4:53. Looks like Screech from saved by the bell (Dustin Diamond)
@chrismontreuil2206
4 жыл бұрын
Eight pin was a lucky tap. Lefties have an advantage, and I don't have to explain why to good bowlers.
@frankcarolei9998
Жыл бұрын
Johnny the drama queen. Falling down after every strike
@TheBatugan77
Жыл бұрын
Frank the alley queen. Kneeling down like a dyke. 🖕👁️👃👁️🖕 👄 Lip-locker.
@ronaldleehorton5822
3 жыл бұрын
No disrespect but equipment legality comes in with Johnny patragelia
@nashvilleslim
Жыл бұрын
Bowling is so dumb he beat the other guy bad but he has to bowl another 4 or 5 frames while the person he beats has to watch him win the big bucks? So effen stupid.
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