Career
Lowell was born in Stoke-on-Trent but began his career with Derby County where he played and scored in one match in the 1954-1955 season before he joined Stoke City. He played seven matches for Stoke during the 1955-1956 season and scored three goals all of which came in the first month of the season. Despite this he never managed to claim a place in the first team and left for Stafford Rangers.