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]