About Frank Hodgetts
Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 93). Frank Hodgetts was a British association football player.
Frank Hodgetts (30 September 1924 – 27 March 2018) was an English footballer who played as a winger in the Football League. He holds the record for the youngest player to play for West Brom, making his debut at the age of 16 years, 26 days vs Notts County, 26 October 1940.
He joined Millwall for a then club record fee of £10,000 in May 1949, making 37 first team appearances before moving onto Worcester City FC in the Summer of 1954.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Hodgetts?
English footballer (1924-2018)
When was Frank Hodgetts born?
Frank Hodgetts was born on 30 September 1924 in Dudley.
When did Frank Hodgetts die?
Frank Hodgetts died on 30 March 2018.
What was Frank Hodgetts's occupation?
Frank Hodgetts was an association football player.
What nationality was Frank Hodgetts?
Frank Hodgetts was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Hodgetts. https://biography.guide/frank-hodgetts/
MLA: "Frank Hodgetts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-hodgetts/.
Chicago: "Frank Hodgetts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-hodgetts/.
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