About Frank Corrigan
Lived 1952 – 2023 (aged 71). Frank Corrigan was a British association football player.
Francis Joseph Corrigan (13 November 1952 – 29 November 2023) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent the majority of his career at Wigan Athletic, for whom he was a regular starter in the club's inaugural season in the Football League.
Playing career Corrigan joined Burton Albion in 1973. He helped the team win promotion to the Southern League Premier Division in 1973–74, and was part of the team which reached the 1974–75 FA Trophy semi-final.
In the 1976–77 FA Cup, he scored the winning goal for Northwich Victoria in their third round tie against Watford.
He joined Wigan Athletic in March 1978, three months before they were elected into The Football League. He played in Wigan's first ever League game at Hereford United, and went on to make over 100 League appearances for the club.
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Who was Frank Corrigan?
English footballer (born 1952)
When was Frank Corrigan born?
Frank Corrigan was born on 13 November 1952 in Liverpool.
When did Frank Corrigan die?
Frank Corrigan died on 29 November 2023.
What was Frank Corrigan's occupation?
Frank Corrigan was an association football player.
What nationality was Frank Corrigan?
Frank Corrigan was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Corrigan. https://biography.guide/frank-corrigan/
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