Alley Chat Classics - Channel 5 - Don Richmond vs. Tom Olzsta

[@Nomah1979]

I was in a Mens Doubles 5 string tournament with my dad one year and I got in the zone that day and was averaging 5 marks a string!! I had my day in the sun lol I look at a guy like Tom Olzsta and think "Man that guy was in the zone for like 3 decades" I have been watching and going to candlepin tournaments my whole life and have really never seen anyone as consistent as Tom. Yes I know Paul Berger was great too but Tom was clutch and i just think he was a little more consistent. Tom is the GOAT of candlepin

[@fencius]

This takes me straight back to my childhood. Thank you!

[@kentmcquillen7055]

I am from Oregon and, thanks to the internet, can now blurt out the phrase "half Worcester" and know what I am talking about. What a cool game! Greetings from the "left coast"

[@dyskover]

When I was in grammar school in Milford NH we went on a class trip to Old Sturbridge Village. I enjoyed the day immensely, especially the freshly baked spice cookies they made. I had two Uncles who both averaged in the 120 range. One was 6'2" tall the other was 5'6". They were brother's in law, and both could fire the ball whether it be a bowling or softball, and both were incredible horseshoe players as well. As a kid I used to go watch whenever I could. They would even arm wrestle once in awhile, and Little Joe held his own. He was a former Golden Gloves fighter too, who's mother only spoke Italian. They had emigrated and Joe's dad was a stone cutter for the granite companies that were humming back in the day. Pete, my mom's brother, was younger, bigger, and an incredible all 'round athlete who went on to become a High School gym teacher and history teacher in Maine. Shows like this help to keep their memories alive.

[@scotth.9170]

Always a thrill to see such great bowling. Great sportsmanship from Don.

[@johncirillo9544]

My two favorite candlepin bowlers, Don Richmond and Tom Olszta. Thanks for uploading this!

[@AlleyChat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Wolfman12395]

AMAZING UPLOAD!! I've been looking all over for this show!! :D and lemme tell you, you just know it was Tommy's day after that shot at 42:47!! :)

[@AlleyChat]

Thanks Mike! They'll be plenty more coming!

[@bentheswitchsportsfan06]

+Alley Chat Your welcome BTW Do you have the match where he rolled a 169 and defeated another one of his partners, Craig Holbrook. And Tom rolled 3 strikes in a row in the last box! But thanks!

[@craigpowers2777]

Wolfman has that one up on KZbin.

[@MoonLight-ub1vs]

Craig Powers hope alley chat does the same thing

[@craigpowers2777]

If you want to see it, you don't need to wait for Alley Chat to upload it, just search KZbin.

[@kenshattuck550]

469 …. What can you say? Richmond throws a 130 and loses by 47!!! Olstza is absolutely the GOAT!!! I loved watching him bowl!!! 😂😂😂

[@danaringquist9730]

thanks for the post 8-2-2022

[@VincentMeglio-t1i]

Anyway that you can also post the original date of the match ? Thanks

[@AlleyChat]

7/18/92

[@steveperry1344]

i think i remember it was don richmond from holbrook and craig holbrook from richmond.

[@christopherkemp8398]

yes I like the ally chat classics do you have the candlepin bowling show were on July 31 tom oltza got 4 strikes in a row and won $ 2,000 dollars if do can you post it on youtube thank you very much from a big candlepin bowling fan Chris Kemp

[@kenqiao3946]

The fist throw was the coolest thing a person can do back the then.

[@gg456stormy]

469 is 2nd place for the championship qualifying?

[@Boppsta712]

3:27 oi I'm never quite sure how to spell his last name either

[@HalifaxHercules]

Tom Olzsta almost got a "Clean Game" in the last string with 8 out of 10 frames with a mark. If he would have got a mark in every frame in that last string, he would have got a "Clean Game".

[@Boppsta712]

38:55 :O

[@AmericasComic]

That thumbnail...

[@Tsamokie]

"Who Don Gillis?" - Tommy M

[@johncirillo9544]

Don Gillis has won more awards, including Massachusetts broadcaster of the year several times, than any other television sports broadcaster in all of New England. Don has covered the full spectrum of sports events including play-by-play of the Celtics and Bruins. Don Gillis is a legendary voice her in New England. Sadly, Don passed away in 2008.

[@Tsamokie]

@@johncirillo9544 Yes, he was one of the best and I miss his presence.

[@YouStinkFather]

Do you comment this on every video? Yes Thomas Menino. Now piss off.

[@danaringquist9730]

Dr 1-25

[@MoonLight-ub1vs]

Tom would've set a new high triple if he hit it before he hit a 483

[@HalifaxHercules]

He would have also got a "Clean Game" in that last string if he got a mark in the first and second frames.

[@Zurround]

Nobody ever stands a chance against Olzsta jeez.

[@Boppsta712]

42:45 :O