January 14, 2025 Professional Bowlers Association

John’s Crazy Socks will become the official athletic sock of the PBA Tour as part of a sponsorship agreement for the 2025 season. The official PBA licensed socks will be available for purchase in-person at PBA Tour events through PBA’s merchandise partner H5G and on John’s Crazy Socks website.

Founded in 2016 by John Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his father Mark, John’s Crazy Socks has become the global leader in sock sales, offering more than 4,000 socks.

“I am so excited to work with the PBA,” John Cronin said. “It is a great sport and our socks will help bowlers express their personalities and love for the game.”

More than half of the company’s employees have a differing ability and every package receives a thank you note from John himself and some candy.

John’s Crazy Socks has an extensive Giving Back program that donates five percent of its earnings to the Special Olympics and proceeds from more than 35 select socks help raise funds for charities related to the sock’s design.

In total, the company has raised more than $800,000 for their charity partners, including over $150,000 to Special Olympics New York.

More information about John’s Crazy Socks’ charitable contributions is available here.

“John’s Crazy Socks’ origin story and mission are inspiring,” PBA Commissioner Tom Clark said. “Plus, the product is fun and practical for all bowlers. We are proud to partner with this organization and look forward to what we can accomplish together.”

Kyle Troup and Packy Hanrahan will serve as ambassadors for John’s Crazy Socks. Fans will be able to purchase custom socks online designed for Troup and Hanrahan, celebrating their unique styles and achievements.

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About the Professional Bowlers Association

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is the world’s premier organization dedicated to the sport of bowling and its professional competition. The PBA has thousands of members from over 30 countries, competing in events including the PBA Tour, PBA Regional Tour, and PBA50 Tour. The PBA also serves casual and league bowlers through its membership programs, offering access to statistics, awards, and certified tournaments. With millions of fans worldwide, the PBA continues to grow the sport of bowling and inspire the next generation of bowlers.

About John’s Crazy Socks

John’s Crazy Socks was inspired by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his love of colorful and fun socks—what he calls his “crazy socks.” He and his father, Mark X. Cronin, started the company as a social enterprise with a mission of Spreading Happiness™. With more than 4,000 sock varieties, John’s Crazy Socks is now the world’s largest sock store. More than half their employees have a differing ability, and their Giving Back program has raised over $800,000 for charity partners like the Special Olympics, the National Down Syndrome Society, and the Autism Society of America. Most of all, they are Spreading Happiness™.

For more information about John’s Crazy Socks, visit our webpage, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube channel. You can also contact us at 631-760-5625 or via email at [email protected].