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Personal information | |
Date of birth | March 31, 1939 |
Place of birth | Sandy Hook, Kentucky |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Tennessee |
NBA Draft | 1963 / Round: 11 / Pick: 76th overall |
Selected by the New York Knicks | |
Pro career | 1967–1968 |
Career history | |
Stats at NBA.com |
Orbie Lee "Orb" Bowling, a native of Sandy Hook, Kentucky[1] also known as Chief (born March 21, 1939) is a 6'10" retired American basketball player.
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 England.[1]
Bowling played for the Kentucky Colonels (1967–68) in the American Basketball Association for 11 games.[1]