Stanley Cowie (1890 – August 1927) was an English professional footballer. An inside right, he played in the Football League for Blackpool and was also on the books of Exeter City.[1] His body was "found in the River Tyne with his hands and feet tied with cord" in August 1927.[2] Cowie's death was ruled "suicide while of unsound mind".[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1890 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Date of death | August 1927 (aged 36–37) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Herrington Swifts | |||
| 1911 | Blackpool | 3 | (0) |
| Exeter City | |||
| 1920–1927 | Barry | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References edit
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 62. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ "News in Brief". The Times. 20 August 1927. p. 7.
- ^ "Footballer's suicide". Portsmouth Evening News. 20 August 1927.
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