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Doug Rowe

1909 – 1978

English footballer

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Lived 1909 – 1978 (aged 68). Doug Rowe was a British association football player.

Douglas Heath Rowe (6 July 1909 – 6 May 1978) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside forward for Luton Town, Lincoln City and Southampton in the 1930s.

Football career Rowe was born in Nottingham and played his early football with the local Sneinton village side before joining Luton Town in March 1932. After a season with Luton in the Football League Third Division South, in which he made 23 appearances with eight goals, Rowe moved to Lincoln City of the Second Division.

After a year with the "Imps", when he was used as understudy to Jack Wilkinson, Rowe had made eleven appearances at outside left scoring five goals. Before long, Rowe requested a transfer and he moved to France to join US Tourcoing.

His time in France was brief, and by the following summer he had returned to England.

Family and career outside football His brother, Bernard was a wrestler, who competed in the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal at the 1934 Empire Games.

Doug himself was a top-class wrestler, winning the England Amateur Welterweight Championship, and also won prizes as a weight-lifter.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Doug Rowe?

English footballer (1909-1978)

When was Doug Rowe born?

Doug Rowe was born on 9 July 1909 in Nottingham.

When did Doug Rowe die?

Doug Rowe died on 6 May 1978 in Grimsby.

What was Doug Rowe's occupation?

Doug Rowe was an association football player.

What nationality was Doug Rowe?

Doug Rowe was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doug Rowe

· Wikidata: Q5300876

· DBpedia: Doug Rowe (footballer)

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