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James Wolfensberger

Year Inducted

1986

Sport

Bowling

Hometown

Maugansville

James “Wolfie” Wolfensberger started bowling duckpins at the age of 16 and was the No. 1-ranked bowler in Washington County more than 20 times. He rolled 18 games over 200, six sets over 500 and won 40 Open championships. Wolfie was a six-time Duckpin Pro Tour champion, a two-time Eastern Classic champion and a two-time United State Classic champion. He was the No. 1-ranked duckpin bowler in the world in 1964 and 1966. He was voted into the National Duckpin Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in 1965.

IN THE NEWS…

Obituary

James Oliver “Wolfie” Wolfensberger, 84, passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born Feb. 26, 1929…

National American Bowling News Profile

Up Close and Personal: Jimmy Wolfensberger

National Duckpin Bowling Congress Hall of Fame (1995)

Hall of Fame – Superior Performance

“Wolfie” in Top Eight in Tourney (photo)

March 7, 1959: The Daily Mail

Jimmy Wolfensberger In No. 6 Spot In Rankings

Aug. 29, 1961: Hagerstown Daily Mail

Spotlight on Sports Photo

May 6, 1964: Hagerstown Daily Mail

“Wolfie” Ranked as No. 1 Bowler

Sept. 18, 1964: Hagerstown Daily Mail

Bowling Tourney Ends Successful Stand Here

May 10, 1965: Hagerstown Daily Mail

“Wolfey” Ranked No. 1 bowler (for second time)

Sept. 15, 1966: Hagerstown Daily Mail

Duckpin Cup is Wolfie’s

Sept. 22 1966: Morning Herald