Vantonio Bernard Bowick[1] (born October 3, 1966) is an American former professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL).[2] He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 12th round of the 1989 NFL draft.[3]
| No. 70, 79 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 3, 1966 Dothan, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Slocomb |
| College: | Chattanooga |
| NFL draft: | 1989 / round: 12 / pick: 313 |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Bowick attended Slocomb High School in Slocomb, Alabama[1] and was a student and letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. Bowick played alongside former New York Jets running back Brad Baxter. He continued on to play college football at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Bowick played one season with the Falcons in the NFL (1989) and one season with the Birmingham Fire in the WLAF (1991–1992). He played 13 seasons in the AFL: Charlotte Rage (1993–1995), Albany Firebirds (1996–1997), Grand Rapids Rampage (1998–2001, 2005), Chicago Rush (2002–2003), Austin Wranglers (2004). He also coached briefly at Dale County High School in Alabama where he was let go after having an inappropriate relationship with at least one student.
References
edit- ^ a b Tony Bowick Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ArenaFan Online : Tony Bowick
- ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.