Henry Thomas Bowl (16 April 1914 – 1991) was an English professional

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. He played for Swindon Town,

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and Exeter City.

Career

Bowl began his career with Clanfield, and then moved to Stanford in the Vale, where he was quickly signed up by Swindon Town in 1933. He made 44

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appearances for the club in two years, scoring eight goals. In 1936 he joined

. He played two League games for ''the Seasiders'', scoring in one of them. The following year he signed for Exeter City, for whom he made 79 League appearances and scored 43 goals. After finishing his professional career at Lancaster Town he was given a permit by the FA to allow him to play for Clanfield as a former professional.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bowl, Harry 1914 births 1991 deaths Sportspeople from Newbury, Berkshire English men's footballers Swindon Town F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Lancaster City F.C. players Men's association football forwards Footballers from Berkshire English Football League players