William Bower (18 September 1887 – February 1954) was a footballer He started his career with Peel Institute where he played football and cricket, he later played in the Football League for Clapton Orient and later with New Brompton, in 1921 he became their trainer / manager and in 1947 their groundsman. References English footballers Leyton Orient F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players English Football League players 1880s births 1954 deaths Association football goalkeepers People from Dalston Footballers from the London Borough of Hackney