From SABR Encyclopedia
| Eugene Harold Bowman
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| "Punky"
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 6' 2"
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| Weight:
| 200
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| Born:
| 1932-7-10 at Santa Barbara, CA (US)
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Eugene Bowman was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Santa Barbara, California in 1952 and 1953.
- Resided in Goleta, California in 1954.
- Brother-in-law of Bill Howerton, an Oakland outfielder.
- Cousin of Eddie Mathews, who played for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta.
- Nationality self-identified as German.
- Listed hobby as "all sports activities" in 1952.
Achievements
- Named to the C.I.F. All-Star baseball and football teams for two years.
Outside of baseball
- Was a truck loader during the off-season in 1952.
- Did maintenance work for Santa Barbara schools during the off-season in 1953.
- Worked for the city of Santa Barbara during the off-season in 1954.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1950 and played baseball, basketball and football.
- Pitched two no-hit games for Santa Barbara High School in Pomona C.I.F. Tournament, one in 1948 and one in 1949.
- Played American Legion ball.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Johnny Moore of the Boston Braves.
Sources
- 1952 California League Gold Book (Fourth Edition).
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
- 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
