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 |
| Selected by the 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 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
[edit]External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Basketball Reference
- City of Hoops: YMCA regular has traveled world chasing a game
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- Centers (basketball)
- Kentucky Colonels players
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- Tennessee Volunteers basketball players
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