Frank Hyde (footballer)

Frank Lomas Hyde (11 January 1927 – 11 May 2004) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[1]

Frank Hyde
Personal information
Full name Frank Lomas Hyde
Date of birth 11 January 1927
Place of birth Wath-upon-Dearne, England
Date of death 11 May 2004(2004-05-11) (aged 77)
Place of death Barnsley, England
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Wath Athletic
1947–1948 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
1948–1952 Bradford City 34 (0)
Scarborough
Selby Town
Bridlington Town
Frickley Athletic
Denaby United
Teams managed
Mexborough Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Wath-upon-Dearne, Hyde spent four years in the Royal Navy and worked as a wages clerk at Manvers colliery.[2] While playing for Wath Athletic he was spotted by a scout, and signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers.[2] He signed for Bradford City in December 1948.[3] He had previously During his time with Bradford City he made 34 appearances in the Football League,[4] as well as one appearance in the FA Cup.[5] He left the club in July 1952 to sign for Scarborough.[3] He later played for Selby Town, Bridlington Town, Frickley Athletic and Denaby United, and he was also manager of Mexborough Town.[2]

Sources
  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References
  1. "Frank Hyde". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  2. "DEATH OF FORMER SPORTSMAN". South Yorkshire Times. 27 May 2004. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  3. Frost, p. 399
  4. "BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2013/14". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  5. Frost, p. 384


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