Baylor University issued the following announcement on Feb. 18
Bowman (BBA ’71) played three varsity seasons at Baylor, averaging 13.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game for his career and graduating with a degree in business. He led the Bears in scoring once and in rebounding twice, and twice earned first-team All-Southwest Conference honors. He still ranks among Baylor’s top-10 in career rebounds per game and career double-doubles. Bowman was inducted into the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame in 1999, and into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame in 2018.
Off the court, Bowman met his wife at Baylor and formed lifelong friendships with his teammates — including David Sibley (BA ’70, JD ’89), who — long before he served Waco as mayor and state senator — served as Bowman’s best man at his wedding. Thirty years after graduating, Bowman would return to serve on Baylor’s Board of Regents, a role he held from 2001-10.
“Looking back on it, I can see the hand of God on this thing,” reflects Bowman. “And I feel like I was preordained to be at Baylor University.”
Sic ’em, Tommy Bowman!
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