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| Nationality | British (English) | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 1943 or 1944 Manchester, England | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Bowls | ||||||||||||||
| Club | Various | ||||||||||||||
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Noel Burrows (born 1943 or 1944) is a former English crown green bowls player and pub landlord. He is best known for his victory at the 1983 Champion of Champions tournament and his contributions to the sport as a competitor in both domestic and international competitions.
Burrows achieved significant success in crown green bowls during the 1980s. His most notable achievement was winning the prestigious Champion of Champions title in both 1978 and 1980. [1] He also competed in various high-profile tournaments, including the Bowls Super Bowl and other national championships. [2]
In the 1983 Champion of Champions final, Burrows defeated Stan Frith to claim the title. [3] He reached the semi-finals of the 1984 Super Bowl, competing against John Bell in a highly regarded match. [4]
Outside of bowls, Burrows was the landlord of the Red Lion pub in Withington, Manchester, during the late 1970s and 1980s. [5] The pub was well-known for its connection to bowls and became a hub for local players. [6]
Burrows is remembered for his skill and dedication to crown green bowls. His contributions to the sport have inspired many players, and his name remains associated with one of the sport’s most iconic tournaments. Noel Burrows is listed as a life member of the Altrincham & South Manchester Bowling League. [7] In 2010, at age 66, Burrows won the All-England Merit at the age of 66. [8]
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