About Harold Bowman
Lived 1902 – 1957 (aged 54–55). Harold Bowman was a British rugby league player.
Harold Bowman ( – 4 May 1957) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Hull FC, as a , and was captain of Hull during the 1928–29 and 1929–30 seasons.
Bowman died on 4 May 1957 aged 54, he collapsed and died at Boothferry Park while watching the Rugby League semi-final.
International honours Harold Bowman won caps for England while at Hull in 1927 against Wales, in 1928 against Wales (2 matches), in 1929 against Other Nationalities, and won caps for Great Britain while at Hull in 1924 against New Zealand (2 matches), in 1926–27 against New Zealand (2 matches), in 1928 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand, and in 1929 against Australia.
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Who was Harold Bowman?
English rugby league footballer
When was Harold Bowman born?
Harold Bowman was born in 1902.
When did Harold Bowman die?
Harold Bowman died on 4 May 1957.
What was Harold Bowman's occupation?
Harold Bowman was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Harold Bowman?
Harold Bowman was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Bowman. https://biography.guide/harold-bowman/
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