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Profile of Frank Swift
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6th February 1913 |
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Blackpool, England |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Frank Swift (December 26, 1913-February 6, 1958), was a football goalkeeper for Manchester City and England, born in Blackpool, England.
Swift made his Manchester City debut in 1933, and was a virtual ever-present from then until football was suspended due to World War II. War denied Swift of several years of playing in his prime, as demonstrated by his 14 wartime appearances for England. 19 full England appearances followed after the war, including a match against Italy in 1947 where he became the first goalkeeper to captain the side.
Swift was part of the Manchester City sides which won the F.A. Cup in 1934 and the League Championship in 1937. After the final whistle in the 1934 cup final, Swift was so overcome with emotion that he fainted. George V later sent a telegram enquiring about his recovery. Swift retired in 1950 following 338 league appearances, and took up a career in journalism.
He died in the Munich air disaster after reporting on Manchester United's European Cup match in Belgrade for the News of the World.
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Frank Swift article from the online edition of the Manchester Evening News
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