About Frank Donovan
Lived 1919 – 2003 (aged 84). Frank Donovan was a British association football player and association football coach.
Francis James Donovan (26 February 1919 – 17 April 2003) was a Welsh footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Donovan played amateur football with Milford United, Haverfordwest and Pembroke Borough, where he captained them to promotion in 1947–48 and was selected for the 1948 Great Britain Olympic squad.
He joined the English Football League for Swansea Town, signing for the club in July 1950.
He rejoined Pembroke Borough in July 1951 helping them win the Welsh Football League double in the 1953–54 season. and Milford United.
He combined his football career with a job as an electrician at Pembroke Dock, and he also owned a sports shop.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Donovan?
Welsh footballer (1919-2003)
When was Frank Donovan born?
Frank Donovan was born on 26 February 1919 in Pembroke.
When did Frank Donovan die?
Frank Donovan died on 1 April 2003 in Pembroke.
What was Frank Donovan's occupation?
Frank Donovan was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Frank Donovan?
Frank Donovan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Donovan (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Donovan. https://biography.guide/frank-donovan-association-football-player/
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