Jack Mowat
John Alexander Mowat, MBE (1 April 1908 – 12 March 1995) was a Scottish football referee who also operated for FIFA.[1]
Career
Often listed on reports as 'J. A. Mowat, Burnside',[1] he became a referee in his 30s having taken charge of matches while serving with the Royal Air Force (RAFVR) during World War II;[1] he was awarded the MBE for his military service in the 1946 Birthday Honours.[2]
After becoming a 'grade one' official, his appointments included seven
His final match at the age of 52 was the
He also took charge of one match at the
Mowat later served a lengthy term as head of the Scottish Football Association's Refereeing Committee, overseeing and appointing officials.[1][5] The 'Jack Mowat Trophy' is presented each year to the referee who is chosen for the Scottish Cup Final.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "J A Mowat". The Herald. 13 March 1995. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Scottish Cup Final Official Programme" (PDF). Scottish Football Association. 25 April 1953. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "1960 and all that". The Scotsman. 8 May 2002. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- Daily Telegraph. 4 July 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ Robert McElroy (23 November 2013). "Jim McCluskey". The Herald. Retrieved 2 November 2018 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Kevin Clancy awarded the Jack Mowat Trophy". Scottish Football Association. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
External links
- Jack Mowat at WorldReferee.com
- Jack Mowat referee profile at EU-Football.info
- Jack Mowat referee profile at WorldFootball.net
