Cal Bowdler

Cal Bowdler is an Irish American former professional basketball player who played three seasons in the National Basketball Association with the Atlanta Hawks and later continued his career internationally.

Player Profile

James Calloway "Cal" Bowdler II was born on March 31, 1977, in Sharps, Virginia, United States. He stood 6 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 245 pounds during his playing career.

Bowdler played as a forward, shot right-handed, and wore jersey numbers 3 and 6 during his professional career. He is notable for being the only player in the modern era of the NBA to commit seven personal fouls in a single game, due to a scorekeeping error.

High School and College Career

Bowdler attended Rappahannock High School in Warsaw, Virginia. He played college basketball at Old Dominion University from 1995 to 1999.

After a slow start in his first two years, Bowdler developed into a strong defender and reliable scorer by his junior and senior seasons.

Professional Career

Bowdler was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 1999 NBA Draft. He played three seasons with the Hawks from 1999 to 2002, appearing in 142 NBA games.

After his NBA tenure, Bowdler played professionally in Italy for Kinder Bologna, Montepaschi Siena, Lottomatica Roma, and Casti Group Varese before retiring in 2005.

Career Highlights

• 1999 – First-Team All-CAA