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Where did the bowling term brooklyn come from?

  • 2 years ago
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    The term originated from New Yorkers having to "crossover" from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Thus a shot that "crosses over" goes to the other side of the pocket and still produces a strike!

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    Me guessing some & getting a smidgen of help from Google!
    • 2 years ago

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