Pinboys to Pinsetters: The Evolution of Bowling’s Pinsetting Process
Human bowling pinsetters, also known as pinboys or pinsetters, were individuals employed in bowling alleys before the advent of automatic pinsetting machines. In the early days of bowling, particularly during the mid-20th century, pinsetters were essential to the game, manually resetting the bowling pins for each frame after they were knocked down by the bowler. The job of a pinsetter was physically demanding and required … Continue reading Pinboys to Pinsetters: The Evolution of Bowling’s Pinsetting Process
