Walter Rowley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter Rowley

Footballer

Date of Birth: 14-Apr-1891

Place of Birth: Little Hulton, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 22-Mar-1976

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Walter James Rowley (14 April 1891 – 22 March 1976) was an English footballer around World War I and a manager during and after World War II.
He spent some 47 years playing and coaching in the Football League. He played for Oldham Athletic and Bolton Wanderers, spending 13 years with the latter club.
After spending many years as part of Bolton's back-room staff, he was appointed as manager in August 1944.
He spent six years in charge before retiring due to ill health.
He coached Middlesbrough from June 1952 to February 1954, before again stepping side due to illness.
His final management role was at Shrewsbury Town from July 1955 until June 1957.