Tom Bowens
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| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 2.03 m / 100 kg |
| Born | 7 Jul 1940 (85 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | Whammy |
Tom Bowens is a retired American professional basketball player best known for his time in the American Basketball Association during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He also played in the Eastern Basketball Association. Teams he has played with include the Denver Rockets, New York Nets and New Orleans Buccaneers.
Player Profile
Tommie Lee Bowens Jr. was born on July 7, 1940, in Okolona, Mississippi, USA. He played at 6 feet 8 inches and 220 pounds, primarily as a power forward and center, and shot right-handed.High School and College Career
Bowens attended Fannie Carter High School in Okolona, Mississippi, before playing college basketball for Grambling State University.Professional Career
After going undrafted, Bowens fulfilled his military service and played with a U.S. touring team in Central and South America, as well as with the Harlem Clowns exhibition squad.He began his ABA career with the Denver Rockets in 1967. He moved to the New York Nets for the 1968–69 season.
Bowens then played for the New Orleans Buccaneers in 1969–70, and later joined the Hazleton Bullets in the Eastern Basketball Association for the 1973–74 season.
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Where is Tom Bowens from?
Tom Bowens is from Okolona, Mississippi, United States.
How many ABA teams did Tom Bowens play for?
He played for three ABA teams: the Denver Rockets, New York Nets, and New Orleans Buccaneers.
What was Tom Bowens’ most significant achievement?
Bowens’ most significant achievement was playing over 200 games in the ABA and being part of Grambling State’s 1961 NAIA championship team.