Orbie Bowling
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31, 1939 Sandy Hook, Kentucky |
| 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 |
| Drafted by | New York Knicks |
| Playing career | 1967–1968 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 52 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1968 | Kentucky Colonels |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Orbie Lee "Orb" Bowling (born March 31, 1939) is a retired American basketball player. A native of Sandy Hook, Kentucky[1] he was also known as "Chief." Bowling played collegiate basketball at the University of Tennessee.
Professional Career
[edit]In the 1963 NBA draft, Bowling was selected by the New York Knicks in the 11th round.
Following his NBA stint, Bowling joined the Washington Generals for the 1963-64 European tour.[1]
Bowling joined the Kentucky Colonels in the inaugural 1967–68 season. He appeared in 11 games.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Basketball Reference
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- Basketball players from Kentucky
- Centers (basketball)
- Kentucky Colonels players
- New York Knicks draft picks
- Tennessee Volunteers basketball players
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- 20th-century American sportsmen
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