World War II interrupted his career and he retired in August 1943. In his three League seasons, he scored 52 goals in 79 appearances, plus four goals in five FA Cup appearances. Later career In August 1943, Bowers was appointed coach to Notts County, working with the youth team. After two years, he returned to Derby County as assistant trainer, a position he held for over twenty years. He and his wife lived on Pear Tree Road (No. 59), not far from the Baseball Ground, where they kept a shop. He died on 4 July 1970 in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Family His son John Bowers, Jr. played for Derby County between 1957 and 1966, making 65 League appearances in that time. Bowers is the first cousin twice removed of Keith Lindsey and Barry Lindsey, two other Scunthorpe players. The Lindseys are connected through their maternal grandmother's line. Career statistics Appearances for England Achievements Derby County Top scorer in 1st Division 1932–33 season: 35 goals Top scorer in 1st Division 1933–34 season: 34 goals Club record for total goals in one season: 37 goals in 1930–31 season Leicester City Top scorer in 2nd Division 1936–37 season: 33 goals Football League Second Division champions: 1936–37 See also List of English football first tier top scorers List of footballers in England by number of league goals References General Mortimer, Gerald (2004): The Who's Who of Derby County Breedon Books Publishing, Derby. Mortimer, Gerald (2006): Derby County: The Complete Record Breedon Books Publishing, Derby/ Rollin, Jack (1998): Rothmans Book Of Football Records Headline Book Publishing, London. Profile at www.englandstats.com Profile at www.englandfc.com Specific 1908 births 1970 deaths Sportspeople from Scunthorpe English footballers Association football forwards England international footballers Scunthorpe United F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Leicester City F.C. players English Football League players First Division/Premier League top scorers English Football League representative players