William Bower (18 September 1887 – February 1954) was a footballer He started his career with Peel Institute where he played football and cricket. He later played in the Football League for Clapton Orient and later with New Brompton, in 1921 he became their trainer / manager and in 1947 their groundsman.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Bower | ||
| Date of birth | 18 September 1887 | ||
| Place of birth | Dalston, England | ||
| Date of death | February 1954 (aged 66) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Peel Institute | |||
| 1905–1914 | Clapton Orient | 171 | (0) |
| Gillingham | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References edit
- ^ "The coming of the big ball: the Second Division: Clapton Orient". Athletic News. Manchester. 18 August 1913. p. 5 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Michael Joyce (October 2004). The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.
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