Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1974
In addition to his floor play, Dowtin also assumed a leadership role by serving as captain of the Deacons as a senior. Following his graduation, he played two seasons of professional baseball, another sport he had played successfully while at Wake Forest.
In 1931 Dowtin returned to Wake Forest to serve as the school's first golf coach and a year later was named graduate manager of athletics and alumni secretary. In this position, Dowtin played a large role in securing the services of Douglas Clyde "Peahead" Walker as head football coach from Elon College.
Due to World War II, Dowtin once again had to sever ties with Wake Forest in 1942. When the war was over he became the director of law enforcement for the Asheville branch of the state's Alcohol Beverage Control board. He held that position from 1946 until his retirement in 1972.
