About Les Cowan
Lived 1925 – 1979 (aged 53). Les Cowan was an American american football player.
Les Cowan (December 24, 1925 – March 9, 1979) was an American professional football defensive tackle and defensive end. He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the ninth round (116th overall) of the 1950 NFL draft. He played for the Chicago Bears in 1951.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Cowan?
American football player (1925–1979)
When was Les Cowan born?
Les Cowan was born on 24 December 1925 in Stamford.
When did Les Cowan die?
Les Cowan died on 9 March 1979 in Weatherford.
What was Les Cowan's occupation?
Les Cowan was an american football player.
What nationality was Les Cowan?
Les Cowan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Cowan. https://biography.guide/les-cowan/
MLA: "Les Cowan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-cowan/.
Chicago: "Les Cowan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-cowan/.
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