Andre Bowden facts for kids
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| Position: | Fullback / Linebacker |
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| Born: | April 4, 1968 Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) |
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| College: | Fayetteville State |
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Andre Bowden (born April 4, 1968) is a former American professional football player. He played as a fullback and linebacker. He is best known for his time in the Arena Football League (AFL). He became the all-time leading rusher for the Tampa Bay Storm.
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Early Life and College
Andre Bowden was born on April 4, 1968. His hometown is Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. He played college football at Fayetteville State University. This is where he started his football journey.
Professional Career
Bowden played for several teams during his career. He spent most of his time in the Arena Football League.
Arena Football League (AFL)
Andre Bowden was a star in the AFL. He played for the Tampa Bay Storm for many seasons. He was with them from 1991 to 1993. Then he returned from 1997 to 2001. He also played for them again from 2003 to 2004. He became the team's top rusher. In 2002, he played for the Carolina Cobras.
Major Achievements in AFL
Bowden won many awards and championships.
- He won the ArenaBowl three times. These were in 1992, 1994, and 2004.
- He was named to the First-team All-Arena three times. This means he was one of the best players in the league.
- He was also part of the All-Ironman Team in 2000.
- In 2014, he was inducted into the Arena Football Hall of Fame. This is a huge honor for football players.
National Football League (NFL)
Bowden also had a brief time in the National Football League (NFL). He was with the New England Patriots in 1994 and 1995. However, he did not play in any games for them. He also had a short period with the New Orleans Saints in 1994.
