1995 Hall of Fame
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Henry G. Misch


Henry Misch has participated in activities of the WV State Bowling Association for 30 years. He has been active as a bowler as well as the promotion of association sponsored activities. A former state president, Henry is currently a director (Zone 1). He has served as president of the Weirton Bowling Association and as a league secretary. In other sports, he has coached little league baseball and served on the board Brooke County Sportsmen Club. Henry is a WVVU alumnus and veteran of WW II.

 

Richard C. Myers


A bowler for 47 years, Dick Myers has served as treasurer of the Morgantown Bowling Association for 3 years, as vice president for 1 year, a league secretary for 14 years and president of the association for 27 years. He has been a member of various league and association championship teams. Now retired from the Sterling Plumbing Group (43 years), Dick has been a leader and motivator on the bowling scene and for foundry association for many years. He is a life member of VFW Post 9916, American Foundrymans Society, American Legion, Knights of Pythias, and Loyal Order of Moose. His hobbies include woodworking crafts, miniature dollhouses, furniture and sports.

 

William A. Thomas


William Thomas has been bowling for 42 years, with a high average of 205, two 300 games and high series of 762. He has participated in activities of the state association for over 30 years. Some of his bowling titles include state doubles champ in 1959, state Moose team champion, 14 league championship teams, 6 association all-events champ. Also a member of Brunswick 300 club, member of ABC Eleven in a Row club, and bowled in 31 ABC National Tournaments with a average of 185.397. He was a PBA member in 1959 and 1960, bowled on the 1976 Hoinke Championship team, and bowled in Peterson Classic for 20 years. Bill has been one of the better bowlers in the association for over 30 years. He was instrumental in the organization of the Kanawha Valley Association. He has been an elder statesman of bowling in the area, one that others seek out for advise. A Mason and member of Scottish Rites Bodies and Shriner Beni Kedem Temple for 22 years. He has been a member of the Charleston Elks Lodge #202 for 37 years. Bill's hobbies include bowling and golf.

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