by bowl.com

The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame (IBMHF) announced the launch of its new online Bowling Museum Store, where it will hold monthly auctions of bowling and other sports memorabilia.

Proceeds from the auctions will benefit IBMHF in its mission to preserve the history of bowling. The IBMHF plans to have a new set of items on which to bid on a monthly basis.

"It is only through the generous support of our patrons that the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame is able to offer these items for sale," said Bob Gudorf, IBMHF president. "We are very grateful for their willingness to donate their collectables to benefit the museum. It just shows what a great bowling family we all belong to."

The auction will take place in The Bowling Museum Store on eBay, where bidders will find descriptions of each item along with information on how to participate in the auction.

Click here for the IBMHF auction site.

Items to be offered in the inaugural auction include:

Two Tony Reyes posters signed by Hall of Famers Tom Baker, Del Ballard, Norm Duke, Carmen Salvino and Walter Ray Williams Jr.

- Photo autographed by Dick Weber and Joe Norris

- Autographed photo of Earl Anthony

- Autograph basketball jersey of NBA All-Star Chris Paul

- Decorative plate from XXXI Copa Mundial de Boliche, Sao Paulo, Brasil 95

- A set of Vise golf irons, available in senior, regular and stiff shafts

For more information or to inquire about donating items, contact Museum Curator Jessica Bell at 800-343-1329 ext. 8212 or email jessica@bowlingmuseum.com.