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Update: Jerry Rich Sr. one of just a handful to compete in 50 Petersen Classics and 50 USBC Open Championships

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Friday, June 10, 2016 8:00 am
Update: Jerry Rich Sr. one of just a handful to compete in 50 Petersen Classics and 50 USBC Open Championships
Jerry Rich Sr. at the USBC Open Championships. Photo courtesy of Jerry Rich Jr.
Update: After completing his checks, Jerry Rich Jr. reports that four other men besides his dad, Jerry Rich Jr., have competed in at least 50 USBC Open Championships and 50 Petersen Classics. Here is the list with Open Championships years first and Petersen years second: Sylvester Thiel of Lake City, Minnesota, 70/61; Dick Rice, Platteville, Wisconsin, 60/51; Val Medich Sr., South Bend, Indiana, 51/51; and James Smith, two hometowns listed, 50/52. Thiel, of course, just...