Congratulations to all our inductees!

John is a well-known Auburn NY USBC bowler from Weedsport NY. He has been in the Auburn association for over 20 years. He started bowling in the junior leagues and made his mark with a few 300 games. John eventually made his way into the adult leagues where he made an even larger impression.

John has been awarded bowler of the year 3 times. He was the Auburn Citizen Masters champion in 1994. John has many 300 games, 299 games, 298 games, 700 series and 800 series. (his highest being an 842). In 2020 he was the all events champion in the Auburn City Tournament. And, in the following year, he was the scratch singles champion. 

Additionally, he has participated in several NYS USBC tournaments, placing in the top 5, numerous times.

John Ryan has a love for bowling and the friendships he has made over the years keeps him coming back year after year. 

We are honored to induct John Ryan into the Auburn NY USBC Bowling Association Hall of Fame.

Peggy Gilmore is a well-known Auburn NY USBC bowler from Port Byron NY. She has been a member of the association for over 20 years. She has made the sport of bowling fun for all who bowl with her. Peggy goes above and beyond to make people feel special. She does this by remembering birthdays and awarding holiday prizes in her leagues’ fun nights. 

Peggy recently became an Auburn NY USBC board member. She has held the office of president (for the 2016 and 2017 season) in the Thursday Morning League. Peggy is currently the secretary for both the Thursday Morning League and the Auburn Seniors League. 

Peggy has competed in eight women’s senior state tournaments, with her highest finish being 7th. She has many 500 series. Three of them were bowled in the same week. 

Peggy’s greatest accomplishment for the sport of bowling has been recruiting bowlers for different leagues. She promoted tournaments by handing out applications and announcing them at all the bowling establishments. 

We are honored to induct Peggy Gilmore into the 

Auburn NY USBC Bowling Association Hall of Fame.

Wayne Clark was a very well-known and beloved bowler from Locke NY. He loved the sport of bowling and always put forth his best. Wayne was always ready to go bowling with his friends and have a good time. He made everyone look forward to being at the lanes and was a constant reminder of how good we could be. Because of his dedication to the sport, he became an exceptional bowler.

Wayne had participated in many National and State tournaments. Some of the teams he was a part of placed high in the standings. He also participated in many Auburn NY USBC tournaments as well. Wayne has eleven 300 games, one 298 game, one 299 game, two 800 series (the highest being an 826) and many 700 series. He bowled over 5,100 league games in 20 years. With the composite average of those games being a 207. Wayne also bowled in a sport shot league where he carried an average of 174. 

Wayne’s biggest bowling accomplishment was winning the Pro-Am Tournament at Recreation Bowl in Cortland. 

We are honored to induct Wayne Clark into the Auburn NY USBC Bowling Association Hall of Fame.