Albert Bowers

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Albert Bowers
Personal information
Full nameAlbert Bowers
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1938–49 Hull F.C.
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1947 England 20000
Source: [1] [2]

Albert Bowers was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Hull FC, as a wing, i.e. number 2 or 5. [1] [3]

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International honours

Albert Bowers won caps for England while at Hull in 1947 against Wales (2 matches). [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. 1 2 "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2018.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. "History : Past Players at hullfc.com". hullfc.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)[ permanent dead link ]