Frankie Prince Explained

Frankie Prince
Fullname:Francis Anthony Prince
Birth Date:1 December 1949
Birth Place:Penarth, Wales
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1967–1980
Clubs1:Bristol Rovers
Caps1:362
Goals1:22
Years2:1980–1982
Clubs2:Exeter City
Caps2:31
Goals2:2
Years3:1982–????
Clubs3:Gloucester City
Totalcaps:393
Totalgoals:24

Francis Anthony 'Frankie' Prince (born 1 December 1949) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Bristol Rovers, Exeter City and Gloucester City between 1967 and the 1980s.

Prince started out as an apprentice at Bristol Rovers, earning his first professional contract in December 1967. He went on to make 362 League appearances and score 22 goals in a thirteen-year spell,[1] before joining Exeter City in 1980 and playing a further 31 League games for them. He ended his playing career with non-League Gloucester City.[2]

Following a break in his football career, during which time he worked as a greengrocer and odd job man, he joined Torquay United in 1992 as their Community Officer.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Byrne, Stephen . Jay, Mike . Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Definitive History 1883-2003 . 2003 . . . 0-7524-2717-2 . 504.
  2. Book: Jay, Mike . Byrne, Stephen . Pirates in Profile: A Who's Who of Bristol Rovers Players . 1994 . Potten, Baber & Murray . . 0-9524835-0-5 . 210.