Charlie Dowell | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Charles Francis Dowell | ||
Date of birth | 27 January 1888 | ||
Place of birth | Fitzroy North, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 10 December 1972 | ||
Place of death | Bundaberg, Queensland | ||
Original team(s) | North Fitzroy Juniors | ||
Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1911–1912 | Fitzroy | 8 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1912. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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