David Rowe (1924 - 23 October 2004; flourished 1950s - 1970s; Preston, Lancashire, UK)
David Rowe was born in Preston in 1924 and served in World War II in the Royal Navy, on Destroyers, and was torpedoed in the Atlantic. He had a long career as the artist and writer of humorous and often trenchant football cartoons. His career took off in the mid 1950s. He may well be best known for his work in Shoot Magazine beginning with the first issue in August 1969.

David Rowe began drawing the long-running 'Playboy' series for the Daily Mirror newspaper in 1962, for whom he also created 'Nobby'. Rowe remained with The Daily Mirror until 1986, his newspaper strips amusing millions of Mirror readers every day for 23 years. He continued to work as a freelance cartoonist until his retirement in 1994.

David Rowe sadly died from leukemia in October 2004. He lived in St Annes and loved gardening and was a wonderful colleague, always ready to help in any way he could. He leaves a widow, Barbara, children Jayne and Chris, and grandchildren Beth and Jo.