Person    | Male  Born 24/12/1948  Died 24/2/2024

Stan Bowles

Categories: Sport / Games

Footballer. Stanley Bowles was born in Collyhurst, Manchester. He played for several football teams before joining Queen's Park Rangers in 1972. Capped five times for playing for England. He is remembered for his 'maverick' lifestyle.

His obituary and Wikipedia page confirm that he died, aged 75 years, on 24 February 2024.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk and Andrew Behan.

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Queen's Park Rangers

Plaque unveiled by former QPR player Stan Bowles.

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