Frank Hansen

Frank Ivor Hansen (4 February 1884 – 5 May 1975) was an Australian Rules footballer who played for and in the South Australian Football League.

Early life He was the son of James Hansen and Briget Neesen, Norwegian and Scottish immigrants.

South Adelaide Frank Hansen debuted for South Adelaide in the 1903 SAFL season. He would lead the club in goal kicking in 1907 with 24 goals, 1908 with 28 and 1909 with 20.

Port Adelaide Hansen with fellow Port Adelaide players who represented South Australia in the states victorious National football carnival in 1911 ( Congear, Oliver and Hosking). He led the competitions goal tally for four consecutive seasons between 1910 and 1913. He would play only one game in 1914 retiring at the age of 29.

Coaching Frank Hansen was coach of Port Adelaide from 1919–1923 in varying capacities.

Personal life Frank Hansen married during 1914 and died during 1975 at the age of 91.