About Johnny McGowan
Lived 1920 – 2010 (aged 89). Johnny McGowan was an Irish association football player.
Johnny McGowan (8 June 1920 – 30 March 2010) was a Republic of Ireland soccer international, who played with the Cork United team which dominated domestic Irish soccer in the 1940s. He also had a short spell in England with West Ham United.
He was also for many years a manager in the League of Ireland.
McGowan was a full back or centre half and was capped once for the Republic of Ireland at senior level in a 3–2 win over Spain in Dalymount Park on 2 March 1947.
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Who was Johnny McGowan?
Irish association football player (1920-2010)
When was Johnny McGowan born?
Johnny McGowan was born on 8 June 1920.
When did Johnny McGowan die?
Johnny McGowan died on 30 March 2010.
What was Johnny McGowan's occupation?
Johnny McGowan was an association football player.
What nationality was Johnny McGowan?
Johnny McGowan was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny McGowan. https://biography.guide/johnny-mcgowan/
MLA: "Johnny McGowan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-mcgowan/.
Chicago: "Johnny McGowan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-mcgowan/.
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