Billy Cowan
Scottish professional association footballer (1896-?)
About Billy Cowan
Lived 1896 – 1965 (aged 68). Billy Cowan was a British association football player.
William Duncan Cowan (9 August 1896 – unknown) was a Scottish professional footballer. An inside right who could also play at inside left, he played in the Football League for Newcastle United, Manchester City, Hartlepools United and Darlington.
Cowan also received one cap for Scotland, scoring his team's goal in a 1–1 draw with England in 1924
Honours Newcastle United FA Cup: 1923–24
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Who was Billy Cowan?
Scottish professional association footballer (1896-?)
When was Billy Cowan born?
Billy Cowan was born on 9 August 1896 in Edinburgh.
When did Billy Cowan die?
Billy Cowan died on 24 January 1965.
What was Billy Cowan's occupation?
Billy Cowan was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Cowan?
Billy Cowan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Cowan (footballer)
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