American football player
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1945-09-25) September 25, 1945 (age 79) Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | E. C. Glass (Lynchburg) |
| College: | Virginia Tech (1963–1966) |
| NFL draft: | 1967 / round: 4 / pick: 105 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Andrew Walter Bowling (born September 25, 1945) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for one season with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech and was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft.
Early life and college
Andrew Walter Bowling was born on September 25, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended E. C. Glass High School in Lynchburg.
He was a member of the Virginia Tech Hokies from 1963 to 1966 and a three-year letterman from 1964 to 1966.
Professional career
Bowling was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round, with the 105th overall pick, of the 1967 NFL draft. He signed with the Cardinals but was waived later in 1967.
Bowling claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons in 1967. He played in six games for the Falcons during the 1967 season, recovering one fumble. He was released in 1968.
References
- ^ "Andy Bowling". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ "Andy Bowling". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ "Andy Bowling NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
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