Auburn U.S.B.C. Hall Of Fame

Outstanding Bowler Category: BEN APPLEBY

Benny has been a member of the Auburn Bowling Association for 23 years. He lives in Auburn with his wife Patti. Benny has rolled twenty-five “300” games, more than ten “299” games and over five “298” games. He also has multiple “700” series. He held a career high average of 235 during the 2006-2006 season. His highest series of 826 was rolled during the NYS Championships in 2001. Benny has qualified for the Citizen Masters numerous times. He won the title in 1979 and again in 1982. He has won the team, doubles, singles and all events in the City Tournament. He has many Auburn “700” Club titles. He has also won the NYS Tournament team and doubles championships two times. Benny has participated in the ABC-USBC National Tournament for thirty years. He has maintained a 199 average for 279 games. He was all events champ in 2007 with a score of 2009. He has rolled four “700” series in the National Tournament. He was also a member of the PBA for 5 years, was in the “Top Ten” twice and has cashed every year. He fired a “300” game in 1984 during the Albany PBA Regional. Benny has been involved in every aspect of the game, including bowling center operation, installation and refinishing lanes, pro shop management and coaching. Benny credits his overwhelming success to his good friend and mentor, Mr. Don Martino. .

Outstanding Bowler Category: DENNIS O'DONNELL

Dennis has been a member of the Auburn Bowling Association fro 32 years He lives in Auburn with his wife Diane. He has two daughters, Denise and Becca and three grandchildren . He is the current President of the Auburn USBC Bowling Association, the Secretary of the Auburn “700” Club and has been a League Secretary for 30 years. Dennis has rolled ten “300” games, four “299” games and has thirteen “11 in a Row” awards. He has four “800” series, the highest being 846 in 1996. His highest average was 224 in 1993 and has maintained a 210 or higher average for the last 22 years. He also has over 250 “700” series. Dennis had qualified multiple times for the Citizen Masters. He has finished in the top four - 3 times, the final eight - 6 times and highest finish was runner-up in 1988. Dennis has seven City Tournament Championships, four Doubles Championships, two Singles Championships and two All Events Championships. He also has won the New York State Junior Doubles and the NYS Men's Team Championship. Dennis feels that his greatest accomplishment is being a two-time cancer survivor. .

Distinguished Service Category: GARY FELDMAN SR.

Gary has been a member of the Auburn Bowling Association for 24 years. He owned and operated Cedar House Lanes for 25 years. He is currently the proprietor of Falcon Lanes. He lives in Auburn with his wife Linda and has four children; Gary, Steve, Robin and Debbie. He has 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Gary has been a member of BPAA for 30 years. He has attended the National Convention for 25 years. He has been the secretary of the NYS BPAA for 5 years. He also is the secretary for the Atlantic City Mixed League for 20 years. Gary has been President and secretary for many other leagues including the Ed Fisher Memorial and the Friday Night Civic League, He is a generous contributor to the PWBA and promotes bowling with open play marketing to help build leagues and revenue for NYS and surrounding areas. Gary started in the bowling industry in the late 60's while living in Rochester, NY. He became a member of the Moose Club Lanes and rolled the first “300” game at that center. He worked for the center and ran the junior league from 1976 to 1981. He became the manager in 1981 and filled the eight lane center with leagues. Gary initiated Moonlight bowling on Saturday night and catered a buffet for the bowlers. In 1983, the Moose Club moved to a new location without a bowling center. Gary was asked to sell everything in the bowling center and this led him to a friend who guided him to the Cedar House Lanes in Skaneateles. He purchased Cedar House later that year. During the 25 years that Gary owned Cedar House, he provided many incentives to attract new bowlers to the game and to retain the ones he had. Gary also participates in the game. He has fired two “300” games and has had more than fifty “700” series in his career. Gary purchased the Falcon Lanes in 2007 after learning that it was in danger of closing its doors. He has turned the center around by nearly doubling the league members. Gary has introduced hundreds of people to the game of bowling and continues to promote it at every opportunity.