About Frankie Lane
Lived 1948 – 2011 (aged 62). Frankie Lane was a British association football player.
Frankie Lane (20 July 1948 – 19 May 2011) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He began his Football League career with Tranmere Rovers, before joining Liverpool, where he spent four years as reserve goalkeeper. He made only two appearances for the club – the first of which, against Derby County, was notable for an incident where he safely caught a cross, only to step back over his goal line before leaving to join Notts County in 1975.
Lane died in May 2011.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frankie Lane?
English footballer (1948-2011)
When was Frankie Lane born?
Frankie Lane was born on 20 July 1948 in Wallasey.
When did Frankie Lane die?
Frankie Lane died on 19 May 2011 in Wirral.
What was Frankie Lane's occupation?
Frankie Lane was an association football player.
What nationality was Frankie Lane?
Frankie Lane was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frankie Lane. https://biography.guide/frankie-lane/
MLA: "Frankie Lane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frankie-lane/.
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