About Walter Cowan
Lived 1874 – 1960 (aged 85–86). Walter Cowan was an association football player.
Walter Gowans Cowan (1874 – 1960) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside forward or wing half for Motherwell and Sunderland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Cowan?
association football player
When was Walter Cowan born?
Walter Cowan was born in 1874 in Dalziel (parish).
When did Walter Cowan die?
Walter Cowan died in 1960 in Springburn.
What was Walter Cowan's occupation?
Walter Cowan was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Cowan (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Cowan. https://biography.guide/walter-cowan-association-football-player/
MLA: "Walter Cowan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-cowan-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Walter Cowan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-cowan-association-football-player/.
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