| Peter O'Dowd | |
| Fullname: | James Peter O'Dowd |
| Birth Date: | 26 February 1908 |
| Birth Place: | Halifax, England |
| Position: | Defender |
| Years2: | 1926–1927 |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1927–1930 |
| Caps3: | 50 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 1930–1931 |
| Caps4: | 65 |
| Goals4: | 8 |
| Years5: | 1931–1935 |
| Caps5: | 79 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 1935–1936 |
| Caps6: | 10 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Years7: | 1936–1937 |
| Caps7: | 7 |
| Goals7: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1932–1933 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 3 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
James Peter O'Dowd (26 February 1908 – 8 May 1964) was an English professional footballer who played as a central defender. He won three caps for the England national football team. He retired at the age of 29 after suffering a broken leg while playing for Torquay United.[1]