Career
Born in Chelmsford, Dowsett began his career at non-League club Sudbury Town before joining Tottenham Hotspur in May 1952. The inside forward scored a goal in his one senior appearance against Aston Villa on 21 August 1954. Dowsett transferred to Southend United in May 1955 where he netted four times in 20 matches in the 1955-1956 season.
Dowsett signed for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in June 1957, for a fee of £100.
At Dean Court, Dowsett was converted from a winger into an inside forward with great success. In the five years with Bournemouth, he was the club"s top scorer in three seasons.
Described as "determined, fast and useful in the air", the free scoring player found the Netto on 79 occasions in 169 matches. Bournemouth"s current club badge features the highly regarded player"s profile.
In November 1962 he joined Crystal Palace for a fee of £3500.
At the Selhurst Park club, he notched up a further 22 goals in 54 outings. In June 1965, Dowsett went on to play for of the Southern League, where he ended his competitive career. In his first season at, he helped the club take the Southern League Championship for the second successive season.
After retiring from playing, Dowsett returned to Dean Court where he became Bournemouth"s commercial manager, holding the post from June 1968 until March 1983.