Orbie Bowling

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."

Orbie Bowling
Personal information
Born (1939-03-31) March 31, 1939
Sandy Hook, Kentucky
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolSandy Hook
(Sandy Hook, Kentucky)
CollegeTennessee (1960–1963)
NBA draft1963: 11th round, 76th overall pick
Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career1967–1968
PositionCenter
Number52
Career history
1967–1968Kentucky Colonels
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

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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