Education
A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, Fowler was educated at Clifton College and Oxford University.
A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, Fowler was educated at Clifton College and Oxford University.
He died in 1916 after an operation for appendicitis. He made his first appearance in county cricket for his native Essex, who did not have first-class status at the time. The 18‑year‑old Fowler claimed four wickets in the match He continued to appear for Essex over the following years, playing his final match for the county in May 1889.
By this time, he had already made his first-class debut for Oxford University against the touring Australians.
He joined Somerset for their successful 1890 season, and remained part of their team following their admittance to the County Championship the following summer. During the 1891 season, Fowler claimed his best bowling return, taking six wickets in an innings against the Master Control Console. Fowler frequently opened the batting for Somerset, and it was from this position that he made his top-score, and only century, against Gloucestershire in 1895.