Frank Bungay (31 March 1909 – 1 April 1990) was an English professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town, and Southend United. He was born in Sheffield,[5] the fourth son of George Henry Bungay and his wife, Charlotte Foulds.[6] In 1936, he was signed to Grantham Football Club. He semi-retired and took up work as a chauffeur before marrying Clara Lodge on 7 May 1938.[7][8] He later worked as a stove fitter.[2]

Frank Bungay
Personal information
Full name Frank Bungay
Date of birth 31 March 1909[1][2][3]
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Date of death 1 April 1990 (aged 81)[4]
Place of death Chapeltown, Sheffield, England
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1931–1933 Huddersfield Town 18 (5)
Southend United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007
  2. ^ a b 1939 England and Wales Register
  3. ^ "Remarkable Feat of an Ecclesfield Player". Sheffield Independent. 16 September 1929. p. 10. Retrieved 4 June 2023. Frank Bungay, the 20-year-old centre-forward...
  4. ^ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
  5. ^ Ian Thomas; Owen Thomas; Alan Hodgson; John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 978-0955728105.
  6. ^ 1911 England Census
  7. ^ "A Chauffeur Now". Boston Guardian. 15 April 1938. p. 10. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  8. ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005