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Frank Bowen

1896 – 1964

English rugby league footballer

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About Frank Bowen

Lived 1896 – 1964 (aged 67–68). Frank Bowen was a British rugby league player.

Francis "Frank" Bowen (19 Sep 1896 – ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for St. Helens Recs and St. Helens, as a , or .

County Cup Final appearances Frank Bowen did not play in St. Helens Recs' 17–0 victory over Swinton in the 1923–24 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1923–24 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 November 1923, in front of a crowd of 25,656, he did not play in the 0–10 defeat by Oldham in the 1924–25 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1924–25 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 22 November 1924, in front of a crowd of 15,000, but he played right- in the 18–3 victory over Wigan in the 1930–31 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1930–31 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 29 November 1930, in front of a crowd on 16,710.

Testimonial match Frank Bowen's Testimonial match for St. Helens Recs took place against a Jim Sullivan Select XIII in 1931.

Genealogical information Frank Bowen was the older brother of the rugby league , and of the 1920s and 1930s for St. Helens, and St. Helens Recs; Thomas "Tom" Bowen, his other brothers also played for St. Helens Recs.

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Born
1896, Prescot
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Died
1964
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Bowen?

English rugby league footballer

When was Frank Bowen born?

Frank Bowen was born in 1896 in Prescot.

When did Frank Bowen die?

Frank Bowen died in 1964.

What was Frank Bowen's occupation?

Frank Bowen was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Frank Bowen?

Frank Bowen was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Bowen

· Wikidata: Q5485422

· DBpedia: Frank Bowen (rugby league)

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