About Sam Bowyer
Lived 1887 – 1961 (aged 73–74). Sam Bowyer was a British association football player.
Samuel Bowyer (12 October 1887 - 1961 or 1967) was an English footballer who made over 90 appearances in the Football League before the First World War.
Career
Diminutive inside forward 'Steve' Bowyer initially played for Lostock and once scored four goals in six minutes against Altrincham. Sam Hollis signed both Bowyer and Joe Brough for Bristol City from First Division Liverpool. In the 1911–12 season Bowyer made 13 appearances scoring five goals as Bristol City finished 13th of 20 clubs in the Second Division. In the following season Bristol City dropped to 16th and Bowyer missed only two matches making 36 appearances scoring nine goals including a brace in each of three home matches v Grimsby Town 2–2 draw, v Stockport County 7–2 win and v Barnsley in a 3–0 win.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Bowyer?
English footballer (1887-1961)
When was Sam Bowyer born?
Sam Bowyer was born on 12 October 1887 in Northwich.
When did Sam Bowyer die?
Sam Bowyer died in 1961.
What was Sam Bowyer's occupation?
Sam Bowyer was an association football player.
What nationality was Sam Bowyer?
Sam Bowyer was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Bowyer. https://biography.guide/sam-bowyer/
MLA: "Sam Bowyer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-bowyer/.
Chicago: "Sam Bowyer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-bowyer/.
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