Frank Vallis | |
Height: | [1] |
Position: | Goalkeeper |
Birth Date: | 5 May 1896 |
Birth Place: | Bristol, England |
Death Place: | Bath, Somerset, England |
Youthclubs1: | Horfield United |
Years1: | 1919–1926 |
Clubs1: | Bristol City |
Caps1: | 219 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 1926–1927 |
Clubs2: | Merthyr Town |
Caps2: | 2 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Clubs3: | Yeovil & Petters United |
Frank Vallis (5 May 1896 — September 1957) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[2]
Frank Vallis played for Horfield United in the Bristol & Suburban League before signing for Bristol City in April 1919.[2] [3] [4] He was later joined at Bristol City by his brothers Jack Vallis & Arthur Vallis. In May 1926 along with Charlie Sutherland he joined Merthyr Town.[4] Vallis made his debut in a 0–3 defeat at Exeter City on 28 August 1926.[5] Two days later Vallis suffered a broken leg playing in a 3–2 win over Bristol Rovers at Penydarren Park, this unfortunate incident led to the 35yr old player manager Albert Lindon making 33 appearances in goal in 1926–27.[5] After retiring Frank Vallis coached football and cricket at Monkton Combe School in Bath where he was known and remembered with affection as "Pro Vallis".[6] He served as chairman of Monkton Combe parish council. [3]