1. Richard William Morris Rowley DCM was an Irish professional footballer who played as an inside-forward or centre-forward for Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Preston North End in the English Football League, as well as representing the Irish national team.
Dick Rowley was born in Enniskillen, the son of a major in the British army.
Dick Rowley played for Andover as an amateur from September 1922, and after scoring a few goals from the wing, he was signed by Swindon Town in November 1924, still retaining his amateur status.
Dick Rowley was initially registered as an amateur, but signed his first professional contract in November 1926.
Dick Rowley soon developed a good relationship with centre-forward Bill Rawlings, as the Saints reached second place in the division by the New Year.
Dick Rowley's form attracted interest from several larger clubs, but he remained at The Dell.
Dick Rowley's spell at Southampton was particularly prolific as he scored 52 goals in his 104 league appearances together with six goals in nine FA Cup matches.
Dick Rowley spent much of his time at White Hart Lane in the reserves and remained at Tottenham until midway through the following season, having scored ten goals in 24 matches.
Dick Rowley retired in the summer of 1934, and was never to play in the First Division.
Dick Rowley made six appearances for Ireland in official international matches, as follows:.