About Danny McGowan
Lived 1924 – 1994 (aged 69). Danny McGowan was an Irish association football player.
Daniel McGowan (8 November 1924 – 25 April 1994) was an Irish footballer who played in the Football League for West Ham United.
McGowan moved from League of Ireland club Shelbourne to West Ham United in 1948, following a recommendation from Shels manager Charlie Turner, who had played for the Hammers before the war. He played as an inside forward, later converting to wing half. There, he joined an Irish contingent of players that included Tommy Moroney and Frank O'Farrell, who had been recruited from Cork United.
McGowan played 88 times for The Hammers, scoring 9 goals, before moving to Southern League club Chelmsford City in 1954. After a season, he moved on to Folkestone Town of the Kent League.
After his retirement from football, he worked at the London Electricity Board for 22 years. He died in 1994 after suffering from Parkinson's disease. His funeral took place in Canning Town and was attended by former teammate John Dick.
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Who was Danny McGowan?
Irish footballer (1924-1994)
When was Danny McGowan born?
Danny McGowan was born on 8 November 1924 in Dublin.
When did Danny McGowan die?
Danny McGowan died on 25 April 1994.
What was Danny McGowan's occupation?
Danny McGowan was an association football player.
What nationality was Danny McGowan?
Danny McGowan was Irish.
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