About Frank Mann
Lived 1891 – 1966 (aged 74–75). Frank Mann was a British association football player.
Frank Drury Mann (17 March 1891 - July 1966) was an English football half back. In his early days, he played for Aston Villa, Huddersfield Town and Manchester City. While at Huddersfield he won the 1921–22 FA Cup and the 1922 FA Charity Shield. In March 1923, he was sold to Manchester United. He stayed with United until 1930 when he retired from playing professionally. He continued playing non-league football for a while with Mossley.
During his United career, he made 197 appearances and scored five goals. He helped them win promotion to the First Division in 1926. He played for them until the age of 39, making him one of the oldest players ever to play for the club.
He made seven appearances for Mossley scoring one goal in the 1930–31 season.
Honours Huddersfield Town FA Cup: 1921–22; runner-up: 1919–20
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Mann?
English footballer (1891-1966)
When was Frank Mann born?
Frank Mann was born on 17 March 1891 in Nottingham.
When did Frank Mann die?
Frank Mann died in 1966 in Nottingham.
What was Frank Mann's occupation?
Frank Mann was an association football player.
What nationality was Frank Mann?
Frank Mann was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Mann (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Mann. https://biography.guide/frank-mann-association-football-player/
MLA: "Frank Mann." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-mann-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Frank Mann." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-mann-association-football-player/.
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