Nationality American Number 12, 17, 13 Weight 104 kg Name Nate Bowman | Listed weight 230 lb (104 kg) Role Basketball Player Position Center Pro career 1965–1973 Height 2.08 m | |
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Born March 19, 1943
Fort Worth, Texas ( 1943-03-19 ) College Wichita State (1962–1965) Died December 11, 1984, New York City, New York, United States NBA draft 1965, Sacramento Kings (Round: 1 / Pick: 7) | ||
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) Education Wichita State University | ||
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Nathaniel "Nate the Snake" Bowman (March 19, 1943 – December 11, 1984) was an American basketball player born in Fort Worth, Texas.
A 6'10" center from Wichita State University, Bowman played five seasons (1966–1971) in the National Basketball Association and one season (1971–1972) in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Buffalo Braves, and Pittsburgh Condors. He won an NBA Championship as a reserve for the Knicks in 1970. In his NBA/ABA career, Bowman tallied 745 total points and 878 total rebounds. He was a good rebounder, but a poor shooter who had a problem with committing personal fouls, thus earning the nickname "Nate the Snake." In his NBA/ABA career, he committed more personal fouls than he scored field goals.
Bowman was one of several players involved in a November 20, 1968 brawl between the Knicks and Atlanta Hawks at Atlanta's Alexander Memorial Coliseum. The fight eventually spilled into the stands, where fans grabbed Bowman so that Atlanta's Bill Bridges could land a punch. None of the participants were fined more than $25.
Bowman died on December 11, 1984 in New York City.