Charles Bright in Sun-Times newspaper
Charles Bright, who is deaf and well known in Chicago area, was on the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper today. He placed 5th in Beat The Champions bowling at Oak Forest Bowl and won 13 inch TV/DVD combo for shooting 910. He bowl in Hillside Bowl deaf league on Wednesday night at Hillside, Illinois. You can see his picture on it and his score on the list by clicking the link below. I asked him some questions and he gave me his answers. Apparently he is the first deaf bowler that have placed the top ten in Beat The Champions. I have no idea of the others however if you know of some deafies that have made in it, then please let me know. Many thanks!
I am going to post the article on our blog so want to ask you (Charles) some questions.
1) How long have you been bowling?
Since I was in Jr high then start bowling again in Chicagoland in 1974 until now.
2) What do you do for a living?
I work for Food and Drug Administration as Admin. Support Clerk and Graphic Arts Designer and I was select Nominee and made in Finalist Outstanding Community Service Employee in 2001.
3) Any deaf organizations you involve? Board members?, etc
Few years trustee for Chicago Club of the Deaf
22 years Treasurer of deaf bowling league in Super Bowl and Hillside
24 years Treasurer Division #1 NFSD (National Frat Society Deaf)
18 years Athletic Director for IAAD and CCE (Chicago Catholic Ephepheta)
4 years trustee for CCE
34 years of softball – it may be my last year
Few years in charge of Deaf Classic Bowl
President of Chicagoland Illinois School for the Deaf
Twice chairman in CAAD tourney
Several years in charge of CCE picnics
Many years in charge for Frat picnics
Two years helping Dixon Center for XMAS party
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Awesome! WTG! From one Chi girl to another Chi guy~
Awwww that was neat seeing Charlie again … I have not seen him in person for probably 20+ years,
Glad to know he is doing well 😀
Jodi in Holland
Way to go..” Iron Man ” Chuck ! Strike back to 1st next time ……TL
Congrats Charles .. I did make it to final round on “beat the championship” in 1998 i made it in top 20 i cant rememeber as result i got a free bowling ball …..
just luck!
Way to go!
Way to go Charles! Glad to hear you are doing well and seeing all you have accomplished in your lifetime.
Congratulations on your well earned Championship in bowling.
Thanks Renee
good job for u bowling toucment. my friends still charles bright long time. u keep go toucment bowling travel smile bye
Yes, I read your Chicago Sun Times newspaper about Champions bowling and won 13″ tv.. Great ! You have lot of actives, too..Thank you for tell me this.. cheers ! the Kanes.