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 Torquay United in 1927, after helping to knock Torquay out of the English Cup the season before when he was with Bristol.[6][9] He signed with Walsall as a left-back the following year.[5] He then played for Stafford Rangers before rejoining his former junior club, 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]

References

  1. ^ General Register Office. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. United Kingdom. Vol. 9a, p. 442.
  2. ^ a b "Wombridge Funeral [for Mabel Wragge]". Birmingham Gazette. 27 May 1938. Retrieved 13 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Torquay at Highfield Rd". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 13 January 1928. Retrieved 13 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Frank Wragge". Sports Argus. 25 August 1928. Retrieved 13 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b "Walsall F.C. Players". Evening Despatch. Birmingham, West Midlands, England. 11 May 1928. Retrieved 12 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b "Team Complete – Giant Centre Half for Torquay – From Bristol Rovers". Herald Express. 7 July 1927. Retrieved 13 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "History". Bristol Rovers Football Club. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Men of Mark – Who Will Play For Torquay United – In Coming Season". Herald Express. Devon, England. 23 August 1927. Retrieved 12 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Birmingham League – Frank Wragge Returns to Oakengates Town". Birmingham Gazette. 20 November 1931. Retrieved 12 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ a b "Ex-Player's Loss – Death of Frank Wragge's Wife at Oakengates". Evening Despatch. Birmingham, West Midlands, England. 25 May 1938. Retrieved 13 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.