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LuvThatWhiteDot

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A Brunswick Oldie
« on: March 10, 2006, 08:25:02 AM »
Hi guys


I just inherited my Dad's old Brunswick bowling ball today (he passed away over the weekend suddenly.. I'm still pi$$ed about that, but that's a story for when I'm less of a crybaby)

Anyway, I found my Dad's bowling ball.  Holy crap, I can't believe my Dad even bowled!  My Mom was the bowler, not Dad.  Dad's ball is a Brunswick All Star, and the serial number is HS82730.  Does anyone have any info on this ball?  How old?  History information?

Thanks
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BrunsMike

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Re: A Brunswick Oldie
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2006, 05:02:19 PM »
Sorry to hear your suddon loss. As for the ball, you might be able to get information by calling brunswick technical support and having them check their records. If they keep them for that long. Best of luck to you and your information hunt.
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Re: A Brunswick Oldie
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2006, 01:21:14 PM »
Just your basic rubber bowling ball with a 3-piece pancake block. It was made during the latter stages of the rubber ball era (I believe late 70s to very early 80's), so it probably has a thinner shell than the the balls produced in the 50's & 60's. On today's conditions it's only good for use as a spare ball. Not even worth plugging and redrilling unless it's a sentimental or nostalgia issue.
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J_Mac

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Re: A Brunswick Oldie
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2006, 02:13:22 PM »
Called a local proshop and gave him the first two letters from the serial number.  He seems to think that it was produced 30 years ago plus or minus a year.  Sorry I couldn't do much better than that.
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