Maureen Richman Harris

Maureen Richman Harris stands as a towering figure in Madison’s bowling history, dominating the sport throughout the 1970’s with unparalleled skill and consistency. Her remarkable career is highlighted by numerous achievements at local, state, national, and professional levels.

In the 1970-71 season, she repeatedly shattered the women’s city series record, culminating in a 763 series that stood as a Madison record until 1989 and ranked third highest in the nation that year. Her 99-game average of 212 that season was the highest among three million WIBC members nationwide. The following year, her 210 average was second only to USBC Hall of Famer Patty Costello.

Harris became the second woman in Madison WBA history to bowl a perfect 300 game, achieving this feat on October 12, 1971, at Kuglitsch’s Bowl in Milwaukee. Her consistency was legendary, setting a WIBC record with 22 consecutive 600 series, six of which exceeded 700.

Harris’ tournament record is equally impressive. She claimed victory in the 1976 WIBC National Tournament’s Classic Division. In 1972, she led her team to victory in the Wisconsin State WBA Tournament. Her individual accolades include runner-up finishes in the 1972 WIBC Queens and the 1974 PWBA Brunswick Red Crown Classic, the latter being the first PWBA event broadcast on network television.

She was named to the Bowlers Journal All-American team in 1971-72 (3rd team) and 1973-74 (2nd team), as well as the WIBC All-American team in 1973-74 (2nd team). In 1971, she was honored as the inaugural Pen and Mike Club Madison Sportswoman of the Year.

Maureen Richman Harris’ enduring legacy in bowling is characterized by her consistent excellence, record-setting performances, and significant contributions to the sport at all levels.

August, 1947 – May, 2023
Inducted: August 15, 2024

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