Professional Bowlers Association of America
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The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is an American sports organization that governs professional ten-pin bowling. Founded in 1958, the PBA organizes tours and tournaments for professional bowlers, significantly contributing to bowling's popularity as a televised sport, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. Notable figures like Earl Anthony and Mike Aulby achieved significant success and prize money through PBA events, with Anthony being the first bowler to earn over $1 million and Aulby surpassing $2 million. The PBA has established prestigious championships, including the U.S. Open and the Tournament of Champions, and inducts its most accomplished members into the PBA Hall of Fame.12
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