Bill McGowan was born on 18 January 1896 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. He was married to Magdaline McGowan. He died on 9 December 1954 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
American League umpire, 1925-1954. Umpired eight World Series (1928, 1931, 1935, 1939, 1941, 1944, 1947, 1950) and four All-Star Games (1933, 1937, 1942, 1950).
