About Frank Richardson
Lived 1897 – 1987 (aged 90). Frank Richardson was a British association football player.
Frank Richardson (29 January 1897 – 19 May 1987 ) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Reading, Plymouth Argyle, Swindon Town, West Ham United and Stoke.
Career Richardson was born in Barking and played for the local club Barking Town before joining Plymouth Argyle in 1921. In his first season as a professional he scored 31 goals in 41 matches as Plymouth finished in 2nd place in the Third Division South which included a hat-trick on his debut. He signed for First Division Stoke in March 1923 but only scored once as Stoke were relegated at the end of the 1922–23 season.
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Honours Reading Football League Third Division South champions: 1925–26
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Richardson?
English footballer (1897-1987)
When was Frank Richardson born?
Frank Richardson was born on 29 January 1897 in Barking.
When did Frank Richardson die?
Frank Richardson died on 19 May 1987.
What was Frank Richardson's occupation?
Frank Richardson was an association football player.
What nationality was Frank Richardson?
Frank Richardson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Richardson (footballer, born 1897)
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