Nationality American Name Orbie Bowling College Tennessee (1960–1963) Weight 98 kg | Listed weight 215 lb (98 kg) Height 2.08 m Role Basketball Player Position Center | |
Born March 31, 1939 (age 85)
Sandy Hook, Kentucky ( 1939-03-31 ) High school Sandy Hook
(Sandy Hook, Kentucky) NBA draft 1963 / Round: 11 / Pick: 76th overall | ||
Education University of Tennessee Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||
Orbie Lee "Orb" Bowling (born March 31, 1939) is a 6'10" retired American basketball player. A native of Sandy Hook, Kentucky he was also known as "Chief."
Bowling played collegiately for the University of Tennessee.
Bowling was selected by the New York Knicks in the 11th round (78th pick overall) of the 1963 NBA Draft.
Bowling played for the Washington Generals, including a game in front of the Queen of England.
Bowling played for the Kentucky Colonels (1967–68) in the American Basketball Association for 11 games.
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