About Larry Bowie
Lived 1939 – 2012 (aged 73). Larry Bowie was an American american football player.
Lawrence Glen Bowie (October 13, 1939 – December 31, 2012) was a National Football League (NFL) guard. He was drafted 73rd overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 1962 NFL draft. He played college football at Purdue.
Bowie's 92-game career was cut short in November 1968 when he underwent emergency brain surgery to deal with a suspected blood clot. Bowie had been bothered by headaches and nausea for over a week and was admitted to Miller Hospital for observation following a Wednesday practice.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Larry Bowie?
Player of American football (1939-2012)
When was Larry Bowie born?
Larry Bowie was born on 13 October 1939 in Pike.
When did Larry Bowie die?
Larry Bowie died on 31 December 2012 in Mahtomedi.
What was Larry Bowie's occupation?
Larry Bowie was an american football player.
What nationality was Larry Bowie?
Larry Bowie was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Larry Bowie (guard)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Larry Bowie. https://biography.guide/larry-bowie-american-football-player/
MLA: "Larry Bowie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/larry-bowie-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Larry Bowie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/larry-bowie-american-football-player/.
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