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Jack Rowley

Position: forward

England

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Name: John "Jack" Frederick Rowley

Birthdate: 07-10-1920

Age: 105

Birthplace: Wolverhampton, England

Height: 5' 9" (1.75m)

Weight: 12st 11lbs (81.19kg)

Years at Club: 1937-1955

Signing Info: Transferred from: Bournemouth & Boscombe, 10/1937, £3,000

Previous Clubs: Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bournemouth

Debut: 23/10/1937 v Sheffield Wednesday (H) 1-0 (League Division Two)

Farewell: Transferred to Plymouth Argyle, 02/1955, £

Passed Away: 28/06/1998

Biography
Jack Rowley is regarded as one of the greatest forwards in Manchester United's history. Nicknamed "The Gunner" for his powerful and accurate shots, Rowley played for United from 1937 to 1955, scoring 211 goals in 424 appearances. His goal-scoring prowess made him a vital figure during the early years of Sir Matt Busby's management, helping United secure their first major post-war honors.

Career Highlights:
FA Cup Winner (1948): Rowley scored twice in the 1948 FA Cup Final as Manchester United defeated Blackpool 4-2.
First Division Title (1952): He played a key role in United's 1951-52 First Division triumph, which ended a 41-year league title drought for the club.
Prolific Scorer: Rowley ranks among the club's all-time leading goal-scorers, known for his versatility as both a center-forward and winger.
After his playing career, Rowley moved into management, including a player-manager role at Plymouth Argyle. His legacy as a goal-scoring icon remains strong in the annals of Manchester United history.



		League		League Cup		FA Cup		Charity Shield		European Cup		Europa League		Super Cup		Cup Winners Cup		Inter-cont Cup		World Clubs Cup

No	Season																					Season Goals	Season Apps
1.	1937-1938	9	25	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	29
2.	1938-1939	10	38	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	39
3.	1945-1946	0	0	0	0	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4
4.	1946-1947	26	37	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	28	39
5.	1947-1948	23	39	0	0	5	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	28	45
6.	1948-1949	20	39	0	0	9	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	48
7.	1949-1950	20	39	0	0	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	23	44
8.	1950-1951	14	39	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	15	42
9.	1951-1952	30	40	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	41
10.	1952-1953	11	26	0	0	3	4	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	16	31
11.	1953-1954	12	36	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	37
12.	1954-1955	7	22	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	25
TOTALS		182	380	0	0	26	42	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	211	424