Jimmy Cowie Explained

Jimmy Cowie
Birth Place:Keith, Scotland
Death Date:1966
Position:Striker
Years1:?–1926
Years2:1926–1928
Years3:1928–1931
Years4:1931–?
Clubs4:Keith
Caps1:?
Caps2:?
Caps3:67
Caps4:?
Goals1:?
Goals2:?
Goals3:58
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James G. Cowie (born in Keith, Scotland - died 1966) was a Scottish footballer.

Career

Cowie started his career with Keith, where he played until joining Raith Rovers in 1926. He joined York City in 1928.[1]

During the 1928–29 season, Cowie scored a total of 56 goals in 56 appearances for York.[2] He scored in York's first game in the Football League against Wigan Borough. He returned to Keith in the summer of 1931.[1]

In 1938, he played alongside his 16-year-old son, also named Jim Cowie, at Keith F.C.[3]

Later in life, Cowie was a keen bowls player and snooker player. He also worked in insurance. He died in 1966.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James Cowie . York City FC . 2007-09-20 .
  2. Book: Batters , Dave . York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990 . The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited . 1990 . 152 . York City Stars . 0-907969-69-0 .
  3. News: Sports . 26 June 2018 . Aberdeen Press and Journal . 16 August 1938 . 3.