PHANTOM RADIO JR BOWLING CLUB - Staff

  • Len Nicholson

  • Dave Kowalski

  • Sam Villareale

  • BRIAN HIRSCH

Len Nicholson - Began bowling in the Jr. Leagues at age16 when a bowling center was built next door.  Was best friends (and placed on the same team) with future great Billy Hardwick.  I closely followed him on the Tour when he dominated in the 1960's.  Got a job on tour in 1971 and worked approximately 800 tournaments. I fell in love with the sport and desperately want to give something back to our Junior Bowlers.

Dave Kowalski - I met Dave (on the internet) about 13 years ago through a mutual friend in Michigan.  My friend wanted me to have Dave on my Phantom Radio Show to talk bowling because Dave was a talented bowler, coach and had a true passion for the sport.  As time went by, I began hearing more and more about him and when he was inducted into the Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame.  I had to look him up.  Thankfully I did because of him we have been able to start this Club.  Thank you Dave Kowalski.

Sam Villareale - Saw a drawing (caricature picture on face book) of Mark Roth and Marshall Holman as part of an advertising campaign regarding their upcoming PBA Tour doubles tournament.  At the same time, the industry was putting together the top 60 moments in PBA history to celebrate their 60th Anniversary.  I got the idea to write a book with the stories and drawings in it.  Then I contacted Sam.  The rest is history.

Brian Hirsch - I met Brian several years ago at Bowl Expo in Las Vegas. He was helping my friend (and bowling writer Jackie Wyckoff) with her work in the booths. I observed him for days and loved his sense of humor and personality.  He treated everybody with respect and seemed to know everyone, besides being a tireless worker.  I found him to be a great father and husband.  I knew he was needed to be in this project.