John Bennett Cowley (3 February 1877 – 21 December 1926) was an English

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who made 68 appearances in

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playing for Lincoln City. He played at

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. He also played in the Southern League for Swindon Town.

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1877 births 1926 deaths Footballers from Burton upon Trent English men's footballers Men's association football wing halves Hinckley Town F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players Place of death missing {{England-footy-midfielder-1870s-stub