Archie Rowan
Archibald Rowan (4 October 1855 – 14 November 1923) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Archibald Rowan | ||
| Date of birth | 4 October 1855 | ||
| Date of death | 14 November 1923 (aged 68) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Caledonian | |||
| Third Lanark | |||
| Queen's Park | |||
| National team | |||
| 1880–1882 | Scotland | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Rowan was born on 4 October 1855.[1] He played club football for Caledonian, Third Lanark and Queen's Park, and made two appearances for Scotland.[2] He later served on the committee at Queen's Park, and was elected president once and chairman twice.[2] Rowan was also a cricketer (playing for the Caledonian Cricket Club and the West of Scotland Cricket Club) golfer and billiard player.[3] He died on 14 November 1923.[3]
References
- Archie Rowan's gravestone, Cathcart Cemetery
- Paul Smith (2013). Scotland Who's Who: International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 252.
- "Death of an Old Q.P. Goalkeeper". Athletic News. 19 November 1923.
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