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Frank Barrett

Frank Barrett

Clubs played for: Dundee Harp, Dundee, Newton Heath, New Brighton Tower, Arbroath, Manchester City, Dundee, Aberdeen (1893-1905)

Born: 1872

Birthplace: Dundee, Scotland

Position: Goalkeeper

Biography: Scottish international keeper who won two caps in the 1894-5 season. Ventured 'south of the border' before becoming one of the newly formed Aberdeen FC's first ever players. He was only 35 when died in 1907 and former club Newton Heath (who were to become Manchester United) kindly donated £35 to his widow - equivalent to a an average yearly wage at the time.




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