The FIRST female bowler to bowl a 300 on television 

It’s kind of crazy that 2 of 5 televised 300s on the womens tour were in the title match, as opposed to only 3 out of 35 on the mens tour.

I definitely remember Kelly Kulick's historic win. It was the Tournament of Champions, and she didn't just defeat Chris Barnes, she kicked his ass.

I've never seen a two handed throwing female bowler,...has there ever been one in any competition!?..

That release is still what’s taught today.

In the 80’s I distinctly remember Vesma Grinfelds shooting 299 on tv. Stone 8 on last ball. That show deserves to be on RU-vid.

That kind of power is what men should strive to achieve. Unless you are two-handed, you have to be very gifted.

there is something strange about Bowling. It seems so unathletic, but its really quite difficult. There use to be a fair amount of Bowling on TV. Either professional bowling or Local TV Broadcast filler time using Bowling to fill gaps in the schedule. I think its because its relatively cheap to televise compared to other sports. But, Saturday seemed to be the biggest TV Bowling televised competition we got to see through the 1960's and 70's. Anyways, Bowling was in a way not bad entertainment. What I learned from good bowlers was "consistency" and "pre shot preparation". It's no different than a basketball player on the foul line getting ready for a free throw. Baseball pitchers winding up for another throw. Golfers preparing for put or a tee off. What I learned was pre-shot planning and consistency. So, folks. A game of skill is exactly what bowling is. Consistency and accuracy is everything. Well done anyone whom can Bowl well. Even more, those fortunate few that can knock down a score of 300, or harder the high 800 club.

I used to see Michelle bowl at Cedar House Lanes in Skaneatles NY and she was phenominal - good old days of many bowling houses and 100s of leagues - packed open bowling,,,,,days long gone now in 2024

I believe the lack of a Women's professional tour during this period hurt the sport of Bowling. 🤔

Have you thought about doing either of the two 300 televised games done on the Seniors Tour(Gene Stus and Ron Winger) as a followup video?

I remember Barbara Leicht having a 297 back in the 80s in Texas and someone else shot 299 in the same telecast (Paula Drake IIRC). Metroplex Open circa 87-88.

I would have love to see a reaction Video or a comment from Al "Ickey" Bundy on this Performance

It needs to be more women bowling telecast, because I think they are just as good as men and fair is fair.

Insane that's all there is with so many talented women bowlers. This is one sport I think the women are just as good as the men.

More people watch female bowling than the WNBA. 🧐

Geez i wonder what her rev rate was, she hammered on that ball like maximum bob smith does

Talk about being locked in!!! Very powerful strikes with insane pin action.

Back when it was rare to bowl a 300. How these house bowlers have well over 100 sanctioned perfect games in their 20s. Wild.

She threw some strikes that were really nice especially for that era when hardly any women could throw a power shot with good revs.

i think average people are better off watching and trying to mimic womens bowling then trying to copy some of the power players

I watched this telecast. Feldman was on of my faves because she ripped. Great release with power!

I made GD she had 10 boards of room on a “PBA” shot lol 😂

Power personified!

I always liked Michelle Feldman. She was the only female bowler I've ever seen til this day who can put some revs and curve on a bowling ball like a guy can. I wonder what happened to her these days....

I think Carolyn Ballard is the only woman who had a decent physique out of the bunch (tell me I said something that wasn't true😌)

Liz Johnson bowled in that tourney...she's been at it a long time. Legend Liz!

I personally know this lady and bowl at the house she owns in Auburn, NY ! I have had the pleasure of seeing her bowl before two strokes took away her talent. That is her grandfather cheering her on, and he has owned bowling establishments in the past.

I was watchng this show live (well, when it first aired; not sure if it was actually live or on a tape delay). She’s from upstate NY (as am I). Unforgettable moment.

Let me guess there has only been five 300 games thrown by women because the lanes are sexist.

Feldman grabs a damn mittful!

Some Japanese lady pro shot 300 on a televised JPBA show in the 70s

To be fair, women get a fraction of TV time that the men get.

Women's bowling is hilarious. Not even a league anymore

Occasionally I go back and rewatch this 300. It gives me chills every time I watch it. The women's tour always felt/feels like a more genuine and intimate environment than the men's tour, and the emotions and standing ovation and hugs that Feldman gets are so genuine. My favorite televised 300 by a mile (seconded by McCordic).

Thank you for showing this! It randomly popped up in my feed. It was very informative and helpful! Keep up the great work! 👏

Sprayed the ball everywhere it looked like

Could you do a video of what happened to Charlie Brown after his loss at the 2017 shark?

Thank you for showing shared it on my new Pinterest board Women Appreciation ❤.

When women bowlers showed legs and had some meat on their bones. No tattoos. No piercings. And black tights to make their legs look even nicer. No white outs.😄

Great game!! 🎳

She had the most power for the women back then, but my favorite was Lisa Wagner ❤️ 🦊

I enjoyed seeing Aleta Sills’s name being shown. I was a fan.

Skip to 6:15

Not to brag byt i know Feldman and I bowl at her bowling alley

What a treat to watch perfection! That last one was a gimme!

Feldman could put revs on a ball that most men couldn't match. I wonder why she got out of women's pro bowling, maybe the money wasn't there?

She could easily pass as Robert Smith’s sister, in both power and resemblance.

I remember when 300 by even pros was a rarity. The Lanes I grew up in never had a single 300 shot there, even though they hosted one of the pro stops every year.

Very cool...

A lot of women you watch may have some revs but not a really heavy rolling ball. Dasha is close but nowhere near what Feldman had. If you eliminate Feldman's release and just show the ball going down the lane you wouldn't know if it was a PBA member throwing it or not.

Great video! I suggest that you do a deep dive into the bowling ball sponsorships of the high level pba players, one being Walter Ray Williams Jr. and what happened with Brunswick.

AWESOME😁

Was this the title match?

1ST WOMAN TO BOWL A TELEVISED 300 GAME MICHELLE FELDMAN

Michele ...Robert Smith....Feldman My favorite...

Six minutes of fluff before we got to see what we came to see.

nothing bad about her but that was how easy it was back then for women and men throw to the right anywhere and it will come back

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