Former UK Basketball player Sam Bowie said Wednesday that he and his family have been accepted for membership at Idle Hour Country Club, making him the club’s first African American member. “I’m very flattered, very honored, very appreciative,” said Bowie. Read article.
Sam Bowie has become first African American member of Idle Hour Country Club
January 22, 1984: Bowie, Turpin, Walker team for 47 points
Rising to the occasion — a necessity in a duel of 7-footers — Kentucky overcame a bumbling start and a stumbling finish to beat Houston 74-67 yesterday at Rupp Arena. Read article.
The Big Cat Came To Play – Sam Bowie, December 5, 1983
Sam Bowie did everything but score a basket as Kentucky blew out Louisville in the rivalry that wasn’t—but now is. Read article.
Former Kentucky Player Sam Bowie Considered #1 NBA Draft Bust (CNN.com)
Sam Bowie is one of my favorite Kentucky players ever. It wasn’t his fault he got drafted ahead of Michael Jordan. Read article.