Edward M. Bowles
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1871 |
| Died | March 11, 1896 (aged 24) Lebanon, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1893–1895 | Dartmouth |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1895 | Bates |
Edward Manson "Big" Bowles (August 10, 1871 – March 11, 1896) was an American college football player and coach who played for Dartmouth College and coached at Bates College.
Bowles was a starting guard for the Dartmouth football team from 1893 to 1895.[1] He competed in the hammer throw for the track and field team at Dartmouth during his sophomore year.[2] During his final season at Dartmouth, in 1895, Bowles was also the head football coach at Bates College.[3] He died at his home in Lebanon, New Hampshire on March 11, 1896 from appendicitis.[4]
References
- ^ "Dartmouth Football Prospects". The New York Times. November 4, 1895.
- ^ "Recent Deaths". Boston Evening Transcript. Boston, Massachusetts. March 13, 1896. p. 5. Retrieved July 3, 2025 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ "Pig-Skin Pointers". Lewiston Evening Journal. November 14, 1895. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ "Our Cities and County". Lewiston Evening Journal. March 16, 1896. Retrieved March 27, 2025.