John Frowen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Frowen | ||
| Date of birth | 11 October 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Trelewis, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 28 August 2011 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Newport, Wales | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1952–1958 | Cardiff City | 35 | (0) |
| 1958–1963 | Bristol Rovers | 84 | (0) |
| 1963–1966 | Newport County | 68 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
John Frowen (11 October 1931 – 28 August 2011)[1] was a professional footballer who played for Cardiff City, Bristol Rovers and Newport County.
Born in Trelewis, Wales, Frowen began his professional career at Cardiff City after being spotted playing for local side Nelson. Graduating through the clubs junior teams, he made his debut in a 1-0 defeat to West Bromwich Albion in September 1952. However he struggled to hold on to a reagular first team place due to the form of players such as Stan Montgomery and Danny Malloy. He left Cardiff in the summer of 1958, joining Bristol Rovers where he managed to become a first team choice for the club.
References
- ↑ "John Frowen". Bristol Rovers Football Club. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
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