Frank Newton
English association football striker (November 1902-??)
About Frank Newton
Born 1902. Frank Newton was an association football player.
Frank Newton (12 November 1902 - 1977), nicknamed 'Bonzo', was an English football striker who played for Stockport County and Fulham
As one of 19 children, he joined the army upon leaving home, serving in India. He was a versatile sportsman, excelling in boxing, football, hockey and rugby. A keen explorer, he sailed in a cargo boat.
He served in the Calcutta Police as a sergeant and also as an engineer on the East India Railway.
A prolific goalscorer, he scored 93 goals in 101 appearances for Stockport County, before joining Fulham.
In 1931/32 he was the top scorer in the Third Division North when he set Fulham's seasonal goalscoring record of 43. This was eventually emulated by Aleksandar Mitrovic in 2021/22.
His career ended prematurely through injury.
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Who was Frank Newton?
English association football striker (November 1902-??)
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Frank Newton was born in 1902.
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Frank Newton was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Newton (forward, born 1902)
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