About Edward M. Bowles
Lived 1871 – 1896 (aged 24). Edward M. Bowles was an American american football coach.
Edward Manson "Big" Bowles (August 10, 1871 – March 11, 1896) was an American college football player and coach who played for Dartmouth College and coached at Bates College.
Bowles was a starting guard for the Dartmouth football team from 1893 to 1895. He competed in the hammer throw for the track and field team at Dartmouth during his sophomore year. During his final season at Dartmouth, in 1895, Bowles was also the head football coach at Bates College. He died at his home in Lebanon, New Hampshire on March 11, 1896 from appendicitis.
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Who was Edward M. Bowles?
American college football player and coach (1871–1896)
When was Edward M. Bowles born?
Edward M. Bowles was born on 10 August 1871.
When did Edward M. Bowles die?
Edward M. Bowles died on 11 March 1896.
What was Edward M. Bowles's occupation?
Edward M. Bowles was an american football coach.
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Edward M. Bowles was American.
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