Orbie Bowling
Appearance
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Personal information | |
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Born | Sandy Hook, Kentucky | March 31, 1939
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Sandy Hook (Sandy Hook, Kentucky) |
College | Tennessee (1960–1963) |
NBA draft | 1963: 11th round, 76th overall pick |
Selected by the New York Knicks | |
Playing career | 1967–1968 |
Position | Center |
Number | 52 |
Career history | |
1967–1968 | Kentucky Colonels |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Orbie Lee "Orb" Bowling (born March 31, 1939) is a 6'10" retired American basketball player. A native of Sandy Hook, Kentucky[1] he was also known as "Chief."
Bowling played collegiately for the University of Tennessee.[1]
Bowling was selected by the New York Knicks in the 11th round (78th pick overall) of the 1963 NBA draft.[1]
Bowling played for the Washington Generals, including a game in front of the Queen of the United Kingdom.[1]
Bowling played for the Kentucky Colonels (1967–68) in the American Basketball Association for 11 games.[1]
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- City of Hoops: YMCA regular has traveled world chasing a game