Orbie Bowling Explained

Orbie Bowling
Height Ft:6
Height In:10
Weight Lb:215
Birth Date:31 March 1939
Birth Place:Sandy Hook, Kentucky
Nationality:American
High School:Sandy Hook
(Sandy Hook, Kentucky)
College:Tennessee (1960–1963)
Draft Year:1963
Draft Round:11
Draft Pick:76
Draft Team:New York Knicks
Career Start:1967
Career End:1968
Career Position:Center
Career Number:52
Years1:1967–1968
Team1:Kentucky Colonels
Bbr:bowento01

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]

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Notes and References

  1. http://dailyindependent.com/features/x1192765914/Tall-Tales-of-Big-Chief-Bowling Maynard, Mark, Tall Tales of 'Big Chief' Bowling: Rags to riches story for unique character, The Independent, March 2, 2008