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Nate Bowman Pro career 1965–1973 Career history 1965–1966 Johnston C.J.'s 1966 Chicago Bulls 1966–1967 Asbury Park Boardwalkers (EPBL) 1967–1970 New York Knicks 1970–1971 Buffalo Braves 1971–1972 Pittsburgh Condors (ABA) 1972–1973 Wilkes-Barre Barons (EBA) Career highlights and awards Career NBA and ABA statistics Points 745 (2.9 ppg) Rebounds 878 (3.4 rpg) Assists 175 (0.7 apg) Info Page Stats at Basketball-Reference.com Nathaniel "Nate the Snake" Bowman (born March 19, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas; died December 11, 1984 in New York, New York) was an American basketball player.
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.[1] None of the participants were fined more than $25.[2]
Notes
- ^ Koppett, Leonard. "Hawks set back Knicks 111-106". The New York Times. 21 November 1968.
- ^ Mike Hudson. "Brawl Games". The Roanoke Times. 12 December 2004.
External links
- Nate Bowman at Basketball-Reference.com
1965 NBA Draft Territorial pick First round Fred Hetzel · Rick Barry · Dave Stallworth · Jerry Sloan · Billy Cunningham · Jim Washington · Nate Bowman · Ollie JohnsonSecond round Wilbert Frazier · Dick Van Arsdale · Tom Van Arsdale · Tal Brody · Jesse Branson · Hal Blevins · Flynn Robinson · John Fairchild · Ron WattsNew York Knicks 1969–70 NBA Champions 5 Don May | 6 Mike Riordan | 9 Dave Stallworth | 10 Walt Frazier | 12 Dick Barnett | 16 John Warren | 17 Nate Bowman | 18 Phil Jackson | 19 Willis Reed (Finals MVP) | 20 Bill Hosket, Jr. | 22 Dave DeBusschere | 24 Bill Bradley | 33 Cazzie Russell
Head coach Red HolzmanRegular season • Playoffs Categories:- Centers (basketball)
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