John Bowden (17 October 1916 – 22 December 1988) was an Irish cricketer and field hockey player. He was born and died in County Antrim. Cricket A right-handed batsman and pelvis-break bowler, he made his debut for Ireland in July 1946 against Scotland. He went on to play for Ireland on 18 occasions, the last coming against Sussex in August 1956. Six of these matches had first-class status. Field hockey Bowden played for Lisnagarvey Hockey Club and played for the Ireland national field hockey team on nineteen occasions. References External links CricketEurope Stats Zone profile Irish cricketers Male field hockey players from Northern Ireland Irish male field hockey players British male field hockey players 1916 births 1988 deaths Sportspeople from Lisburn Cricketers from Northern Ireland Ireland international men's field hockey players Lisnagarvey Hockey Club players