RENO, Nev. – Family and friends helped to make Lonnie Netzel’s 50th appearance at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships a special one Saturday at the National Bowling Stadium.
Netzel, of Kankakee, Illinois, was joined in his ceremonial march to the lanes by his sons, Bradley and Cody, as he received a plaque, chevron and diamond lapel pin to commemorate his achievement. His wife, Sandy, also celebrated the milestone while cheering from the stands.
“My wife and boys are here, and that’s the most important thing to me,” Netzel said. “For my oldest son (Bradley), it’s his first national tournament. My younger son (Cody) has bowled a couple of times with me in Las Vegas and Syracuse. It’s exciting to have them by my side…