Frank O'Donnell (footballer)
Francis Joseph O'Donnell (31 August 1911 – 4 September 1952) was a Scottish professional footballer. He was the older brother of fellow footballer Hugh O'Donnell. The siblings stayed together for the first sixteen years of their careers, both playing concurrently for Celtic, Preston North End and Blackpool. He also made six appearances for the Scotland national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francis Joseph O'Donnell | ||
| Date of birth | 31 August 1911 | ||
| Place of birth | Buckhaven, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 4 September 1952 (aged 41) | ||
| Place of death | Macclesfield, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1930 | Wellesley Juniors | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1930–1935 | Celtic | 77 | (51) |
| 1935–1937 | Preston North End | 92 | (36) |
| 1937–1946 | Blackpool | 30 | (17) |
| 1946 | Aston Villa | 29 | (14) |
| 1946–1947 | Nottingham Forest | 11 | (5) |
| 1947 | Raith Rovers | ||
| Buxton | |||
| Total | 239 | (123) | |
| International career | |||
| 1937–1938 | Scotland | 6 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1947–1952 | Buxton | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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