Chad Murphy was working for Columbia Industries about eight years ago when Strike Ten Entertainment President Frank DeSocio paid him a visit during a layover at the San Antonio airport.
DeSocio asked Murphy if there was a chance Columbia might sponsor a re-launch of a professional women’s bowling tour.
Murphy said he didn’t think so, and he was correct.
But years later, after they had forged a business relationship — Murphy had pro shops that now are owned by his brother Billy...