James Bowden (American football) facts for kids
| Position: | Wide receiver / Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born: | June 4, 1973 | ||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | North Carolina A&T | ||||||||||
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James Bowden was born on June 4, 1973. He is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver and linebacker. James Bowden played for eight seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). He was also briefly with the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL).
Playing Football: College and Pros
James Bowden played college football at North Carolina A&T State University. After college, he joined the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL in 1996. He was with the Ravens for a short time before moving to the Arena Football League.
Arena Football League Career
James Bowden spent most of his professional career in the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL was a type of indoor football played on a smaller field. He played for several teams during his eight seasons there.
- New York CityHawks: Bowden played for the CityHawks from 1997 to 1998.
- New England Sea Wolves: In 1999, he joined the Sea Wolves.
- Tampa Bay Storm: He played for the Storm from 2000 to 2001. During this time, he was recognized as a top player. In 2001, he was named to the Second-team All-Arena. This means he was one of the best players in the league that year.
- New Jersey Gladiators: Bowden was traded to the Gladiators in 2001 and played for them in the 2002 season.
- Buffalo Destroyers: In 2003, he signed with the Destroyers.
- Orlando Predators: His final season in the AFL was in 2004 with the Predators.
Key Stats and Achievements
Throughout his AFL career, James Bowden was a strong player. He made many catches as a wide receiver. He also helped his team on defense with tackles and even a few interceptions.
Here are some of his career stats:
- Receptions: 361 (This is how many times he caught the ball)
- Receiving Yards: 4,454 (The total distance he gained after catching the ball)
- Tackles: 84 (How many times he stopped an opposing player)
- Interceptions: 2 (How many times he caught a pass meant for the other team)
- Total Touchdowns: 85 (How many times he scored for his team)
James Bowden had a long and successful career in the Arena Football League. He was known for his skills as both a receiver and a linebacker.
