John Sommer Jr.
Meritorious Service
Performance
Pioneer
Superior Performance
Veterans
USBC Superior Performance
Builder (1997)
John Sommer Jr. dedicated his career to the advancement of youth and women's bowling. He was a partner in the creation of the Ladies Pro Bowlers Tour (later the Professional Women's Bowling Association) in 1980. His efforts and concepts for high school bowling also were important factors leading to the creation of High School Bowling USA (now USBC High School).
