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Jimmy Cowie

Scottish footballer

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Overview

James G. Cowie (born in Keith, Scotland - died 1966) was a Scottish footballer.

Career

Cowie started his career with Keith, where he played until joining Raith Rovers in 1926. He joined York City in 1928. During the 1928–29 season, Cowie scored a total of 56 goals in 56 appearances for York. He scored in York's first game in the Football League against Wigan Borough. He returned to Keith in the summer of 1931. Later in life, Cowie was a keen bowls player and snooker player. He also worked in insurance. He died in 1966.

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