Special thanks to Todd Shafer himself for providing this tape that originally aired on 8/20/1988. ^_^ This was the final match of the 1987-1988 season of Candlepin Bowling on Channel 5, featuring Tom Olszta going for his second win in a row after defeating Gary Carrington the week before. Todd Shafer would be his opponent who was making his first appearance on the program.
This program really set the stage for an INCREDIBLY dramatic finish to end the season itself, with this telecast being the last chance for either bowler to qualify for the 1988 True Value Championship Show. You’ll see why it was such an exciting match to watch especially down the stretch when all was said and done. 😀
Thanks again to Todd for providing this AWESOME match, hope you all enjoy and R.I.P. Don Gillis.
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Okay but that intro did NOT have to go that hard
"Well, I suppose since these invoices don't have to be done until tomorrow, I have some time to watch Tommy Olszta bowl three strings…"
Thank you Todd Shafer for providing the tape if he is reading this message. I bowl poorly myself but I wish they had candlepin bowling in Minnesota so I can try it.
Todd had quite the drive from Adams to Natick for the taping. That's 2 hours and 25 minutes on the road.
Seeing Tommy's son come down to hug him at the end of the match is a bit of a sad punctuation note, given he passed away last year. 😞
Todd drove in from Adams Mass. You go just a bit West and guess what? You are in New York State.