Frank Clarke (footballer)
Frank James Clarke (born 15 July 1942 in Willenhall, Staffordshire) is the eldest of five brothers who all played in the Football League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frank James Clarke | ||
| Date of birth | 15 July 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Willenhall, Staffordshire, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Willenhall Town | ||
| 1961–1968 | Shrewsbury Town | 188 | (77) |
| 1968–1970 | Queens Park Rangers | 67 | (17) |
| 1970–1973 | Ipswich Town | 66 | (15) |
| 1973–1978 | Carlisle United | 126 | (30) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
After playing non-league football for Willenhall Town, he played in the Football League as a centre forward for Shrewsbury Town, Queens Park Rangers, Ipswich Town, and Carlisle United.[1]
His younger brothers Allan, Derek, Kelvin and Wayne all played in the Football League, and Frank is the only one of the five who did not represent Walsall.[2]
References
- "Frank Clarke". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- Edwards, Leigh. "Ultimate Saddlers A-Z 4". Walsall F.C. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
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