About Harry Bowl
Lived 1914 – 1991 (aged 77). Harry Bowl was a British association football player.
Henry Thomas Bowl (16 April 1914 – 20 April 1991) was an English professional footballer. He played for Swindon Town, Blackpool and Exeter City.
Career Bowl began his career with Clanfield, and then moved to Stanford in the Vale, where he was quickly signed up by Swindon Town in 1933. He made 44 Football League appearances for the club in two years, scoring eight goals. In 1936 he joined Blackpool. He played two League games for the Seasiders, scoring in one of them. The following year he signed for Exeter City, for whom he made 79 League appearances and scored 43 goals.
After finishing his professional career at Lancaster Town he was given a permit by the FA to allow him to play for Clanfield as a former professional.
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Who was Harry Bowl?
English footballer (born 1914)
When was Harry Bowl born?
Harry Bowl was born on 14 April 1914 in Newbury.
When did Harry Bowl die?
Harry Bowl died on 20 April 1991.
What was Harry Bowl's occupation?
Harry Bowl was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Bowl?
Harry Bowl was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Bowl. https://biography.guide/harry-bowl/
MLA: "Harry Bowl." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-bowl/.
Chicago: "Harry Bowl." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-bowl/.
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