Frank Bokas Explained

Frank Bokas
Height:5 ft 8+1/2 in[1]
Birth Date:13 May 1914
Birth Place:Bellshill, Scotland
Death Date:November 1996 (aged 82)
Death Place:Barnsley, England
Position:Right half, left half
Youthclubs1:Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
Years1:1935
Clubs1:Blackpool
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:1936–1939
Clubs2:Barnsley
Caps2:89
Goals2:4
Years3:1945
Clubs3:Carlisle United
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Gainsborough Trinity
Caps4:?
Goals4:?
Clubs5:Grantham
Caps5:?
Goals5:?

Frank Bokas (13 May 1914 – November 1996) was a Scottish footballer. He played for Blackpool and Barnsley, spending the majority of his career with the latter.

Career

Bellshill-born Bokas began his career with local non-league club Kirkintilloch Rob Roy. In 1935, he moved south of the border to join English club Blackpool. He made six Football League appearances for the Tangerines before joining Barnsley in 1936. He spent three years with the Tykes, making 89 League appearances and scoring four goals. At the end of World War II, he joined Carlisle United, but did not make any appearances for the club. He finished his career with Gainsborough Trinity and Grantham.

References

Notes and References

  1. News: Barnsley. Three centres to take 'Pongo' Waring's place . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . x . Newspapers.com.