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Bill Kirshenbaum celebrates his 50th consecutive appearance at the USBC Open Championships with his son-in-law, Tyler Hamik, and son, Bradley Kirshenbaum

Friendships help Nebraska bowler to 50 consecutive trips to Open Championships

From jumping into a car at 9:30 p.m. to drive across the country to celebrating 50 consecutive years on the tournament lanes, the Open Championships has been all about friendships for Bill Kirshenbaum.

Richard Clark celebrates his 50th consecutive USBC Open Championships appearance with his stepson, Ray Kemmer

Michigan bowler makes 50th consecutive appearance at Open Championships

Richard Clark of Okemos, Michigan, walked down the famed Center Aisle at the National Bowling Stadium on Sunday to celebrate his 50th consecutive appearance at the USBC Open Championships.

James Raab celebrates his 50th appearance at the USBC Open Championships with his brothers John (left) and Ed (right)

Illinois bowler continues tradition on way to 50 years at Open Championships

James Raab’s family has been involved in the bowling business for more than 100 years, and their history at the Open Championships spans more than 160 years of participation. On Thursday, he celebrated 50 years.

Butch Shinkel celebrates 50 years at the USBC Open Championships with his daughter, Molly Gang

Indiana bowler reaches milestone appearance at Open Championships

Butch Shinkel of Fishers, Indiana, recently celebrated his 50th year at the USBC Open Championships, and he still gets goosebumps each year during his march to the lanes.

Ernest Swanton reaches 50 years at the USBC Open Championships

Michigan bowler competes in 50th Open Championships alongside family, friends

Ernest Swanton of Saginaw, Michigan, worked through the nerves and excitement as he made his 50th appearance this week at the USBC Open Championships.

Dennis Wilson at the 2023 USBC Open Championships

Maryland bowler enjoys journey to 50 years at USBC Open Championships

Shortly after making his debut in 1969, Dennis Wilson knew the Open Championships was something special and became an event he looked forward to each year. He celebrated his 50th year this week.

Paul Bratten and his wife, Susan, at the 2023 USBC Open Championships

Georgia bowler competes in 50th USBC Open Championships

Influenced by some of those closest to him, Paul Bratten proudly made his way into the record book at the USBC Open Championships after making his 50th tournament appearance Tuesday at the NBS.

Scott Kruppenbacher and Cassandra Leuthold at the 2023 USBC Open Championships

New leaders emerge in Regular Doubles at 2023 USBC Open Championships

Nearly 30 years after winning Regular Doubles in Reno, Scott Kruppenbacher is back in the lead after pairing with Cassandra Leuthold on Wednesday at the National Bowling Stadium.

Derek Eoff at the 2023 USBC Open Championships

Eoff takes lead in two events at 2023 USBC Open Championships

Derek Eoff has found continued success over the course of his career at the Open Championships, and he may have started the next chapter in his legacy at the tournament after taking the lead in two events.

John Evans, Robert Evans Sr., Linda Evans and Robert Evans Jr. at 2023 USBC Open Championships

Maryland bowler joins family in 50th appearance at Open Championships

Robert Evans Sr. of Pylesville, Maryland, became the third bowler at the 2023 Open Championships to celebrate 50 years of competition after his appearance Monday in Reno.