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Frank Collier

1933 – 1989

English rugby league footballer

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About Frank Collier

Lived 1933 – 1989 (aged 56). Frank Collier was a British rugby league player.

Frank Collier (26 April 1933 – 1 September 1989) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Wigan, Widnes and Salford, as a and .

County League appearances Frank Collier played in Wigan's victories in the Lancashire League during the 1958–59 season and 1961–62 season.

Challenge Cup Final appearances Frank Collier played right- in Wigan's 13–9 victory over Workington Town in the 1957–58 Challenge Cup Final during the 1957–58 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 10 May 1958, in front of a crowd of 66,109, played in the 10–25 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1962–63 Challenge Cup Final during the 1962–63 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1963, in front of a crowd of 84,492, and played right- and was man of the match winning the Lance Todd Trophy, in Widnes' 13–5 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1963–64 Challenge Cup Final during the 1963–64 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1964, in front of a crowd of 84,488.

County Cup Final appearances Frank Collier played in Wigan's 8–16 defeat by St. Helens in the 1953 Lancashire Cup final during the 1953–54 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 24 October 1953.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Collier?

English rugby league footballer

When was Frank Collier born?

Frank Collier was born on 26 April 1933 in Wigan.

When did Frank Collier die?

Frank Collier died on 1 September 1989.

What was Frank Collier's occupation?

Frank Collier was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Frank Collier?

Frank Collier was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Collier

· Wikidata: Q5485896

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