About Frank Sharp
Lived 1899 – 1963 (aged 63). Frank Sharp was a British association football player.
death_place = Maghull, He played as an inside forward.
Sharp was born in Tintwistle, which was then part of Cheshire. He worked in a steelworks and played football part-time for Barton BSC and for Mossley before turning professional with Birmingham in 1922. He made his debut in the First Division on 6 September 1922, deputising for Jackie Whitehouse in an away game against Newcastle United which finished goalless. He kept his place until Whitehouse regained fitness, but did not play again; a creative player, he was uncomfortable with a more attacking role. He moved on to Chesterfield of the Third Division North in 1923, for whom he scored seven goals in 22 league appearances. He then returned to non-league football with Stourbridge, Stalybridge Celtic, and a second spell with Mossley; over his Mossley career he scored 28 goals in 60 appearances.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Sharp?
English footballer (1899-1963)
When was Frank Sharp born?
Frank Sharp was born on 26 April 1899 in Tintwistle.
When did Frank Sharp die?
Frank Sharp died on 15 March 1963 in Maghull.
What was Frank Sharp's occupation?
Frank Sharp was an association football player.
What nationality was Frank Sharp?
Frank Sharp was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Sharp (footballer, born 1899)
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