Frank Wragge
Frank Wragge (9 February 1898 – 1973)[1] was an English professional footballer who played as a centre-half for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bristol Rovers, Walsall, and Oakengates football clubs.[2][3][4] Standing 6 feet 3⁄4 inches tall and weighing 13 stone,[5] he was considered a "giant" and fast for his height.[6]
Career
Wragge was with Wolverhampton Wanderers for four seasons.[3] He made his Bristol Rovers debut on 10 October 1923,[7] scoring the only goal in his League career on 16 September 1925.[8]
He joined
Oakengates Town, in 1931.[10]
Personal life
Wragge was born in Wolverhampton.[3] He was married to Mabel Wragge (née Foulkes), who was an active supporter of the Oakengates football club.[11] She predeceased him in 1938, at the age of 37.[2][11]
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- ^ "On This Day – 16 September 1925" (PDF). The Pirate – The Official Matchday Magazine of Bristol Rovers F.C. 16 September 1995. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
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