University of North Georgia Athletics

Fowler played three years for the Kadets baseball team from 1950-52, graduating with a degree in physical education. While playing for North Georgia, he was a member of B Company, the Corporals' Club and the Letterman's Club. After finishing his collegiate career, Fowler went on to play for the Atlanta Crackers in the Class AA Southern Association. He later joined the minor league Baton Rouge Red Sticks as part of the Evangeline Baseball League in Louisiana.