Jack Bowden

Infobox Old Cricketer


nationality = Irish
country = Ireland
country abbrev = Ire
picture = Cricket_no_pic.pngname = Jack Bowden
batting style = Right-handed batsman
bowling style = Leg-break
FCs = 6
FC runs = 52
FC bat avg = 5.77
FC 100s/50s = 0/0
FC top score = 34
FC balls = 1006
FC wickets = 19
FC bowl avg = 19.42
FC 5s = 2
FC 10s = 0
FC best bowling = 6/23
FC catches/stumpings = 6/0
debut date = 13 July
debut year = 1946
last date = 23 July
last year = 1955
source = http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Players/26/26706/26706.html Cricket Archive

Jack Bowden (born 17 October 1916 in County Antrim; died 22 December 1988 in County Antrim) was an Irish cricketer and field hockey player.

Cricket

A right-handed batsman and leg-break bowler, he made his debut for Ireland in July 1946 against Scotland. He went on to play for Ireland on 18 occasions, the last coming against Sussex in August 1956. Six of these matches had first-class status.

Field Hockey

Bowden played for Lisnagarvey Hockey Club and played for the Ireland national field hockey team on nineteen occasions.

References

* [http://www.ulsterbiography.co.uk/biogsB.htm Dictionary of Ulster biography]
* [http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Players/26/26706/26706.html Cricket Archive profile]
* [http://www.cricketeurope4.net/CSTATZ/irelandall/ire46.htm CricketEurope Stats Zone profile]
* [http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/24325.html Cricinfo profile]