About Jack Mowat
Lived 1908 – 1995 (aged 86). Jack Mowat was a British association football referee.
John Alexander Mowat, (1 April 1906 – 12 March 1995) was a Scottish football referee who also operated for FIFA.
Career Often listed on reports as 'J. A. Mowat, Burnside', (1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1958 and 1959) and five in the Scottish League Cup (1951, 1952, 1954, 1956 and 1957).
He also took charge of one match at the 1958 FIFA World Cup (a 2–1 win for hosts Sweden over Hungary in the tournament's Group stage), and several in the British Home Championship.
Mowat later served a lengthy term as head of the Scottish Football Association's Refereeing Committee, overseeing and appointing officials. The 'Jack Mowat Trophy' is presented each year to the referee who is chosen for the Scottish Cup Final.
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Who was Jack Mowat?
association football referee from Scotland (1908-1995)
When was Jack Mowat born?
Jack Mowat was born on 1 April 1908.
When did Jack Mowat die?
Jack Mowat died on 12 March 1995.
What was Jack Mowat's occupation?
Jack Mowat was an association football referee.
What nationality was Jack Mowat?
Jack Mowat was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Mowat. https://biography.guide/jack-mowat/
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