Walter Bowman

of Waterloo (Ontario)

( b. August the 11th, 1870

“…One of the very best Football players ever turned out in Canada…”

Clubs

Apps/Goals

Berlin Rangers (Ontario)

N/A

Accrington F.C

5/3

Ardwick/Manchester City

Country

47/3

Apps/Goals

Often referred to as the Father of Canadian Soccer, Bowman was an integral part of Canada’s dual expeditions to the British Isles, making 73 appearances, scoring 14 Goals-Remains in England the end of the 1891-’92 tour in a succesful attempt to turn his talent towards a little money-making

Canada

82/15

Historical Football Kits

Credit, where Credit’s due, Brian

Before the ‘D’

Umpired by Wikipedia

Vintage Footballers

Mark Metcalf

Canadian Soccer History

Society for American Soccer History