About Frank Wansbrough
Lived 1919 – 2005 (aged 85). Frank Wansbrough was a Canadian politician.
Frank Wansbrough (May 28, 1919 – February 19, 2005) was a business owner and politician in Ontario, Canada. He served as mayor of Windsor from 1970 to 1974.
From 1947 to 1960, Wansbrough coached the Alpha Kai Omega (AKO) fraternity junior men's basketball team, winning Canadian championships in 1948 and 1960.
When Wansbrough ran for reelection as mayor in 1974, the initial vote count had him 300 votes ahead of Bert Weeks. However, there had been an error in counting votes and the final tally had Weeks the winner by 749 votes.
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Who was Frank Wansbrough?
Canadian politician (1919-2005)
When was Frank Wansbrough born?
Frank Wansbrough was born on 28 May 1919.
When did Frank Wansbrough die?
Frank Wansbrough died on 19 February 2005.
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Frank Wansbrough was a politician.
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Frank Wansbrough was Canadian.
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