About Len Bowe
Lived 1885 – 1954 (aged 68). Len Bowe was an australian rules football player.
Henry Leonard Bowe (27 October 1885 – 22 May 1954) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Bowe was a specialist defender and played in back to back Essendon premiership teams in 1911 and 1912.
In 1912 he also represented Victoria in two interstate matches against the South Australians.
He retired in 1920 after he began suffering from athlete's heart.
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Who was Len Bowe?
Australian rules footballer (1885-1954)
When was Len Bowe born?
Len Bowe was born on 27 October 1885 in Maldon.
When did Len Bowe die?
Len Bowe died on 22 May 1954 in Elsternwick.
What was Len Bowe's occupation?
Len Bowe was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Len Bowe. https://biography.guide/len-bowe/
MLA: "Len Bowe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/len-bowe/.
Chicago: "Len Bowe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/len-bowe/.
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