Jimmy McGowan (footballer, born 1916)

James McGowan (10 June 1916 – 24 July 1989) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right back.

Career
McGowan played club football for Maryhill (Junior level) and Partick Thistle. He made a total of 543 appearances for Partick Thistle, including 243 in the Scottish Football League.

He made one official appearance for Scotland, a 2–2 draw with Belgium in January 1946. McGowan also played in a Victory International against Ireland in February 1946, which is not considered to be an official international, instead falling under the wartime fixtures.

His younger brother Ally McGowan was also a footballer, who played mainly for Wrexham.

Honours
Club
 * Scottish League Cup: Runners up 1953–54
 * Glasgow Cup: 1950–51, 1952–53
 * Glasgow Charity Cup: 1948–49
 * Summer Cup: 1944–45