About Frank King
Lived 1917 – 2003 (aged 85–86). Frank King was a British association football player.
Frank King (13 March 1917 – c. 2003) was an English football goalkeeper who played for Blyth Spartans, Everton, and Derby County in the 1930s. He played five First Division games for the "Toffees" in both 1934–35 and 1935–36, and three times in 1936–37. He kept goal in the Merseyside derby at the age of 17. However, he was unable to trouble the club's firmly established number one, Ted Sagar, and was transferred to Derby. He guested for Southport during World War II. After the war he worked as a physio at Leicester City, Luton Town, and the Football Association. He died at the age of 86. He was the brother of former footballers George and Ray King.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank King?
British footballer (1917-2003)
When was Frank King born?
Frank King was born on 13 March 1917 in Alnwick.
When did Frank King die?
Frank King died in 2003.
What was Frank King's occupation?
Frank King was an association football player.
What nationality was Frank King?
Frank King was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank King (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank King. https://biography.guide/frank-king-association-football-player/
MLA: "Frank King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-king-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Frank King." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-king-association-football-player/.
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