Bob Bowden
Richmond, St Kilda and Collingwood
AFL career
150 games5 goals
- Debut
- R2 1906 v SME12 May 1906
- Most recent
- R17 1919 v FIT6 Sept 1919
Stats
Bio
Bob Bowden was a pacy wingman and half-back flanker who became a foundation player for Richmond in the VFL. Originally from Burnley, he made a solitary appearance for Collingwood in 1906 before crossing to the Tigers during their VFA era. When Richmond entered the VFL in 1908, Bowden was a key figure in their inaugural lineup, showcasing a clever playing style and a turn of speed that made him a consistent performer through the club's formative league years.
In 1913, Bowden transferred to St Kilda, where he immediately made an impact during the club's historic run to the Grand Final that season. He was noted for a splendid performance on the wing in the premiership decider, though the Saints ultimately fell short against Fitzroy. Balancing his football with work in the Railway Department, Bowden remained a serviceable contributor at the Junction Oval until his retirement in 1919, concluding a respected career across three clubs.
Profile
- Full name
- Bob E. Bowden
- Born
- 29 Mar 1887
- Died
- 17 Oct 1964 (aged 77y 202d)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VIC
- Deathplace
- Windsor, VIC
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBob Bowden was a pacy wingman and half-back flanker who became a foundation player for Richmond in the VFL. Originally from Burnley, he made a solitary appearance for Collingwood in 1906 before crossing to the Tigers during their VFA era. When Richmond entered the VFL in 1908, Bowden was a key figure in their inaugural lineup, showcasing a clever playing style and a turn of speed that made him a consistent performer through the club's formative league years.
In 1913, Bowden transferred to St Kilda, where he immediately made an impact during the club's historic run to the Grand Final that season. He was noted for a splendid performance on the wing in the premiership decider, though the Saints ultimately fell short against Fitzroy. Balancing his football with work in the Railway Department, Bowden remained a serviceable contributor at the Junction Oval until his retirement in 1919, concluding a respected career across three clubs.