1985 Bowler blast

The 1985 Bowler blast is one of he most tragic events in sports history. In this lustrum event the International Bowling Union decided the bowlers would have to stand in line and bowling balls were able to throw pins at the bowlers. It is not to be confused with the 1978 Pingles Bowl where pins could throw bowlers at bowling balls.

The Tragedy
During the final where Jim Fibonacci was almost hit by a 14Lb ball, Stevie Ramsom, a notorious streaker, appeared out of the ball machine and started promoting his new fur party.

Phillip LaCointreau filmed all of this and published it on his website, claiming "This was the best thing that has ever happened to bowling yet".

Reactions
The IBU decided to never again allow bowling balls to throw pins at the professional bowlers. Also Stevie Ramsom was unable to visit the 1986 edition of Bowler Blast.

Stevie Ramsom claimed in a news programme that "He wasn't exactly planning to visit Bowling Blast 1986" and that "he could wait for 1987".