About John Dowling
Lived 1909 – 1967 (aged 57). John Dowling was an australian rules football player.
William John Dowling (8 April 1909 – 10 January 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Dowling played with North Melbourne between 1927 and 1931, topping their goalkicking in the 1929 season. He finished his VFL career at Footscray; midway through his second season with the club he was picked up by Brunswick in the VFA, who were struggling and sought experienced players.
Dowling won the 1934 VFA best and fairest award, the VFA Gold Medal and also the 1934 Recorder Cup award too.
Dowling won the 1935 VFA Gold Medal too.
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Who was John Dowling?
Australian rules footballer, born 1909
When was John Dowling born?
John Dowling was born on 8 April 1909 in Brunswick, Victoria.
When did John Dowling die?
John Dowling died on 10 January 1967.
What was John Dowling's occupation?
John Dowling was an australian rules football player.
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· DBpedia: John Dowling (Australian rules footballer)
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