Jimmy Cowie

James G. Cowie (born in Keith, Scotland - died 1966) was a Scottish footballer.

For other people named James Cowie, see James Cowie.

Jimmy Cowie
Personal information
Place of birth Keith, Scotland
Date of death 1966
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–1926 Keith ? (?)
1926–1928 Raith Rovers ? (?)
1928–1931 York City 67 (58)
1931–? Keith ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Cowie started his career with Keith, where he played until joining Raith Rovers in 1926. He joined York City in 1928.[1]

During the 1928–29 season, Cowie scored a total of 56 goals in 56 appearances for York.[2] He scored in York's first game in the Football League against Wigan Borough. He returned to Keith in the summer of 1931.[1]

In 1938, he played alongside his 16-year-old son, also named Jim Cowie, at Keith F.C.[3]

Later in life, Cowie was a keen bowls player and snooker player. He also worked in insurance. He died in 1966.[1]

Notes
  1. "James Cowie". York City FC. Retrieved 20 September 2007.
  2. Batters, Dave (1990). "York City Stars". York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited. p. 152. ISBN 0-907969-69-0.
  3. "Sports". Aberdeen Press and Journal. 16 August 1938. p. 3. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
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