Introduction
Francis "Frank" Bowen (birth registered October→December 1896 — died circa-1964 (aged 66–67)) birth registered in Prescot district, was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1920s, and 1930s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, and Lancashire, and at club level for St Helens Recs, and St. Helens, as a Prop, or Second-row, i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.
Playing career
International honours
Frank Bowen won caps for Great Britain while at St Helens Recs in 1928 against New Zealand (3 matches).
County honours
Frank Bowen represented Lancashire while at St Helens Recs in 1922 against Australia at Goodison Park, Liverpool.
County Cup Final Appearances
About Frank Bowen's time, there was a St Helens Recs' 17-0 victory over Swinton in the 1923 Lancashire Cup final during the 1923–24 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 November 1923, the 0-10 defeat by Oldham in the 1924 Lancashire Cup final during the 1924–25 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 22 November 1924, and the 18-3 victory over Wigan in the 1930 Lancashire Cup final during the 1930–31 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 29 November 1930.
Testimonial match
Frank Bowen's Testimonial match for St Helens Recs took place against a Jim Sullivan Select XIII in 1931.
Genealogical information
Frank Bowen was the older brother of the St. Helens, and St. Helens Recs Second-row, and Loose forward/Lock of the 1920s and 1930s, Thomas "Tom" Bowen,[1][2] his other brothers also played for St. Helens Recs.
Outside of rugby league
Frank Bowen was the Landlord of the Vine Tavern in Thatto Heath, coaching its successful amateur rugby league team after World War II.