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Hugh McDowell

1907 – 1972

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1907 – 1972 (aged 64–65). Hugh McDowell was a British rugby league player.

Hugh McDowell (17 November 1907 – March 1972) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Widnes, as a or .

Playing career County Cup Final appearances McDowell played at in Widnes' 4–5 defeat by Swinton in the 1939–40 Lancashire Cup Final first-leg during the 1939–40 season at Naughton Park, Widnes on Saturday 20 April 1940, and played at in the 11–16 defeat (15–21 aggregate defeat) by Swinton in the 1939–40 Lancashire Cup Final second-leg during the 1939–40 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 27 April 1940, and played at in Widnes' 7–3 victory over Wigan in the 1945–46 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1945–46 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 27 October 1945.

International honours McDowell won a cap for England while at Widnes in 1939 against France.

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Died
1972
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugh McDowell?

English rugby league footballer

When was Hugh McDowell born?

Hugh McDowell was born on 17 November 1907.

When did Hugh McDowell die?

Hugh McDowell died in 1972.

What was Hugh McDowell's occupation?

Hugh McDowell was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Hugh McDowell?

Hugh McDowell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugh McDowell

· Wikidata: Q5931775

· DBpedia: Hugh McDowell (rugby league)

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