About Tom Bowens
Born 1940. Tom Bowens is an American basketball player.
Tommie Lee Bowens Jr. (born July 7, 1940) is a retired American basketball player. A and forward/center from Okolona, Mississippi, he played collegiately for the Grambling State University Tigers.
He played for the Denver Rockets (1967–68), New York Nets (1968–69) and New Orleans Buccaneers (1969–70) in the ABA for 211 games.
Career statistics
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Regular season Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG PPG
Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG PPG
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Who is Tom Bowens?
American basketball player
When was Tom Bowens born?
Tom Bowens was born on 7 July 1940 in Okolona.
What is Tom Bowens's occupation?
Tom Bowens is a basketball player.
What nationality is Tom Bowens?
Tom Bowens is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Bowens. https://biography.guide/tom-bowens/
MLA: "Tom Bowens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-bowens/.
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