About George Lowrie
Lived 1919 – 1989 (aged 69). George Lowrie was a British association football player.
George Lowrie (19 December 1919 – 3 May 1989) was a Welsh footballer, who played as a centre forward for several clubs, including Coventry City and Newcastle United.
Playing career Lowrie was born in Tonypandy and started his professional career at Swansea Town before the league was abandoned due to the outbreak of World War II. During the war, he made nine appearances for Wales, Lowrie was to have "revenge" at the end of the season, however, as Newcastle took the second promotion place ahead of Southampton.
Injuries prevented Lowrie's transferring his goal-scoring skills to Newcastle, who were now playing in Division 1, and in 18 months at the club he only made 12 league appearances, scoring 5 goals,
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Who was George Lowrie?
Welsh footballer (1919-1989)
When was George Lowrie born?
George Lowrie was born on 19 December 1919 in Tonypandy.
When did George Lowrie die?
George Lowrie died on 3 May 1989 in Bristol.
What was George Lowrie's occupation?
George Lowrie was an association football player.
What nationality was George Lowrie?
George Lowrie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Lowrie. https://biography.guide/george-lowrie/
MLA: "George Lowrie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-lowrie/.
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