The Earl Anthony Excellence Award

Foundation Establishes "Special" Award

Foundation Officials John Davis and Len Nicholson announced today that they are extremely proud and honored to announce: "The Earl Anthony Award Of Excellence" will be effective immediately in all Foundation Games events. The "Award" is being established to perpetuate the name of the greatest shot-maker of all-time. Anthony unexpectedly passed away last August.

"Foundation Games" are unique tournaments that are administered under the strictest guidelines, with multiple lane conditions being the primary challenge for the competitors. The use of more than one lane-conditioning pattern puts emphasis on a player's " shot-making" and " versatility" , which all great players must possess.

The "Award" will be given to those athletes who roll a "300"-game during competition in any official Foundation Games tournaments.

Ted Hoffman, former PBA Western Region Director and Member of the PBA Hall Of Fame (as well as Earl's partner), was contacted about the idea. He discussed it with Earl's widow, Susie, and she gave The Foundation her blessing. Her main concern was that the "Award" was to be something in "good taste", and we assured her that it would be. The exact type of award has yet to be determined, as The Foundation examines many options as to what the actual "symbol" will be. We can promise that whatever is decided, it will be unique and classy, and those who earn it will be more than proud to display "IT", for all to see.

Kat Travel To Sponsor The Award

Kat Travel, the "Official" Travel Agent of The Kegel Company, was approached about the possibility of sponsoring the award. Kathy Nicholson, the President of Kat Travel, welcomed the idea saying, "This is a wonderful idea and I'd be more than happy to be involved with this tribute. I knew Earl, and besides being a great bowler, he was a respected family man and a real gentleman. Additionally, he loved animals (as I do), and was a true ambassador of the sport".