Arthur Sowden (6 April 1878 – 24 December 1954)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
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Full name | Arthur Sowden | ||
Date of birth | 6 April 1878 | ||
Place of birth | Chelsea, London | ||
Date of death | 24 December 1954(1954-12-24) (aged 76) | ||
Place of death | Caulfield, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Caulfield | ||
Position(s) | Wing | ||
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Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1899–1906 | Melbourne | 117 (13) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1906. | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Sowden played as a wingman and represented the VFL in an interstate fixture against South Australia in 1902.[3] He was captain of Melbourne in the 1906 VFL season, his last.[4]
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