About Dave Rowan
Lived 1882 – 1955 (aged 72). Dave Rowan was an American baseball player.
David Rowan (born David Drohan, December 6, 1882 – July 30, 1955) was a Canadian Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the St. Louis Browns in 1911. A native of Elora, Ontario, Canada, the 28-year-old rookie stood 5'11" and weighed 175 lbs.
Rowan spent about a month with St. Louis, playing in his first game May 27 and his last on June 22. He appeared in 18 games and hit .385 (25-for-65) with 11 runs batted in and 7 runs scored. He drew 4 walks which pushed his on-base percentage up to .420. At first base he handled 172 out of 182 total chances successfully for a fielding percentage of .945, which was well below the league average at the time.
Rowan's minor league career spanned ten seasons, from until . He also managed the minor league Peoria Distillers in and and the Peterborough Whitecaps in .
Rowan died at the age of 72 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Who was Dave Rowan?
Canadian baseball player (1882-1955)
When was Dave Rowan born?
Dave Rowan was born on 6 December 1882 in Elora.
When did Dave Rowan die?
Dave Rowan died on 30 July 1955 in Toronto.
What was Dave Rowan's occupation?
Dave Rowan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dave Rowan?
Dave Rowan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Rowan. https://biography.guide/dave-rowan/
MLA: "Dave Rowan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-rowan/.
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