About George McGowan
Lived 1891 – 1970 (aged 78–79). George McGowan was a rugby league player.
George Gilchrist McGowan (1890–1970) was a pioneer rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League.
McGowan, a half-back, joined Easts Juniors in 1911 as a 20-year-old. He played Presidents Cup with Easts in 1913 and played first grade with Eastern Suburbs in the 1915 season.
He then joined South Sydney for three seasons between 1916 and 1918. George McGowan played in the 1916 Premiership Final for Souths.
McGowan finished his Rugby League career at Western Suburbs, where he played three seasons: 1919, 1920 and 1922. He coached the Young, New South Wales Rugby League team in 1925.
A long time resident of Macquarie Fields, New South Wales, he died there on 8 March 1970, age 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George McGowan?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was George McGowan born?
George McGowan was born in 1891 in Sydney.
When did George McGowan die?
George McGowan died in 1970.
What was George McGowan's occupation?
George McGowan was a rugby league player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George McGowan (rugby league)
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