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Bob Cowan

b. 1947

Scottish male curler, curling historian

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About Bob Cowan

Born 1947. Bob Cowan is a British curler, journalist, historian and blogger.

Robert A. Cowan (born c. 1947) is a Scottish curler, journalist, curling historian, blogger.

At the national level, he is a 1983 Scottish men's champion curler.

He is the co-founder of The Curling History Blog (co-founded in 2008 with David B. Smith ), one of the main sources about curling history (mainly in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and Europe). He is the author of several books about curling history.

At the time of the 1983 World Championships he was a part-time sports writer for the Glasgow Herald and a lecturer in clinical biochemistry at the University of Glasgow.

Teams Men's Season Skip Third Second Lead Events 1980–81 Graeme P. Adam Ken J. Horton Robert A. Cowan Robin J. Copland EdInt 1981 1981–82 Graeme P. Adam Ken J. Horton Andrew McQuistin Robert A. Cowan EdInt 1982 1982–83 Graeme Adam Ken Horton Andrew McQuistin Bob Cowan SMCC 1983 (5th)

Mixed Season Skip Third Second Lead Events 1979–80 Graeme Adam Kerr Graham Carolyn Hibberd Bob Cowan Alison Brown SMxCC 1980

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1947
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Also known as
Robert A. Cowan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bob Cowan?

Scottish male curler, curling historian

When was Bob Cowan born?

Bob Cowan was born in 1947.

What is Bob Cowan's occupation?

Bob Cowan is a curler, journalist, historian and blogger.

What nationality is Bob Cowan?

Bob Cowan is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Cowan

· Wikidata: Q112149536

· DBpedia: Bob Cowan (curler)

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