He was a lifelong Nole. He played on the freshmen baseball team with Dick Howser at age 26, after serving for four years on the destroyer USS Nicholas during the Korean War.
He was sorely disappointed that we didn't get to compete in the NCAA tournament this spring and was very concerned about the direction of the football program the last couple of years.
Coach Bowden was born the day before dad in 1929, and the coach always confused my dad with my uncle.
I am sure that he is in heaven and will be keeping a close eye on our progress!
He was sorely disappointed that we didn't get to compete in the NCAA tournament this spring and was very concerned about the direction of the football program the last couple of years.
Coach Bowden was born the day before dad in 1929, and the coach always confused my dad with my uncle.
I am sure that he is in heaven and will be keeping a close eye on our progress!
