Bowling Tournament Artwork

Bowling Tournament Artwork

 We're kicking it old school

With over 100 years of history, the USBC Open Championships (formerly known as the "World Championship Tournament" or "ABC Tournament") has a rich treasure trove of history. Some of that history includes some really amazing artwork - particularly from its programs across the decades. Feel free to click on any of these below to view them in high-resolution glory. Check it out:

1947

1949

Miss America's a bowler in 1949!

1955

1957

An invasion of bowlers! Look closely and you may notice a certain all-time pinfall record holder

1961

Beautiful program artwork. Do you think the Cobo Hall callout was a last minute addition?

1964

If you were in a plane, you would know exactly where the tournament was

1977

Groovy 70's font? Check. Bell bottoms while bowling? Check and check

1978

Perhaps the bowler hat is supposed to indicate a bowling tournament?

1986

Tournament program book - 80s style

2003

The 2015 Open Championships tournament marks 112 years! 

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