About Michael Cowan
Lived 1933 – 2022 (aged 89). Michael Cowan was a British cricketer.
Michael Joseph Cowan (10 June 1933 – 12 July 2022) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
A left-arm fast-medium bowler and right-handed batsman, Cowan took 276 wickets at an average of 24.57, with a best of nine wickets for 43 against Warwickshire in 1960. In batting he scored only 233 runs in 94 innings, at an average of 5.54, with a highest score of 22.
He toured Pakistan with MCC "A" in 1955–56. A back injury caused his early return home, and curtailed his season in 1956.
In 1958 and 1959, he was the professional at Bingley C.C. In 1960, he returned to the Yorkshire side to take 77 wickets, but then faded from the scene.
In the early 1980s he was a representative for Penguin Books, visiting booksellers in Yorkshire and elsewhere to promote the forthcoming list and backlist.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Cowan?
English County cricketer (born 1933)
When was Michael Cowan born?
Michael Cowan was born on 10 June 1933 in Leeds.
When did Michael Cowan die?
Michael Cowan died on 12 July 2022 in Chicago.
What was Michael Cowan's occupation?
Michael Cowan was a cricketer.
What nationality was Michael Cowan?
Michael Cowan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Cowan (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Cowan. https://biography.guide/michael-cowan/
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