About John Clowes
Lived 1929 – 2021 (aged 91–92). John Clowes was a British association football player.
Career Clowes was born in Alton, Staffordshire and started his career with Crewe Alexandra before making the short move to Stoke City in 1950. He made just two appearances for Stoke during the 1950–51 season and scored twice in a 3–2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of the season. Despite this, he left and joined Shrewsbury Town and then Wellington Town. He made a return to Stoke in the 1955–56 season where he again made just two appearances before joining another non-league club in the form of Macclesfield Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Clowes?
Footballer (born 1929)
When was John Clowes born?
John Clowes was born on 5 November 1929 in Alton.
When did John Clowes die?
John Clowes died in 2021.
What was John Clowes's occupation?
John Clowes was an association football player.
What nationality was John Clowes?
John Clowes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Clowes (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Clowes. https://biography.guide/john-clowes-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Clowes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-clowes-association-football-player/.
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