About Elmer Bowman
Lived 1897 – 1985 (aged 88). Elmer Bowman was an American baseball player.
Elmari Wilhelm Bowman (March 19, 1897 – December 17, 1985) was an American Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators in August 1920. The 23-year-old rookie made two pinch-hitting appearances for the Senators and did not play in the field, so his position is not known.
Both of Bowman's appearances took place on the road. His major league debut on August 3, 1920 was against the Cleveland Indians at League Park. His second and last appearance, six days later, was against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park. Bowman was 0-for-1 with a walk in his two games, giving him an on-base percentage of .500. He also scored one run.
Bowman died in Los Angeles, at the age of 88.
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Who was Elmer Bowman?
American baseball player (1897-1985)
When was Elmer Bowman born?
Elmer Bowman was born on 19 March 1897 in Proctor.
When did Elmer Bowman die?
Elmer Bowman died on 17 December 1985 in Los Angeles.
What was Elmer Bowman's occupation?
Elmer Bowman was a baseball player.
What nationality was Elmer Bowman?
Elmer Bowman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elmer Bowman. https://biography.guide/elmer-bowman/
MLA: "Elmer Bowman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elmer-bowman/.
Chicago: "Elmer Bowman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elmer-bowman/.
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