[4] His playing time declined however, because of injuries, an alcohol addiction, and the blossoming of 1965 American League Rookie of the Year Curt Blefary.

[4] His World Series ring was allegedly stolen from a hotel room a year later.

[2] After the 1967 season, his contract was purchased by the Washington Senators, where he finished his career with batting averages of .191 and .193 in 1968 and 1969.

[4] In a seven-season career, Bowens posted a .223 batting average with 45 home runs and 143 RBI in 479 games.

[1] He spent his final year in a nursing home in Wilmington, where he died, at the age of 65.