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.

Frank Bokas
Personal information
Date of birth 13 May 1914
Place of birth Bellshill, Scotland
Date of death November 1996 (aged 82)
Place of death Barnsley, England
Height 5 ft 8+12 in (1.74 m)[1]
Position(s) Right half, left half
Youth career
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1935 Blackpool 6 (0)
1936–1939 Barnsley 89 (4)
1945 Carlisle United 0 (0)
Gainsborough Trinity ? (?)
Grantham ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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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

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  1. ^ "Barnsley. Three centres to take 'Pongo' Waring's place". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. x – via Newspapers.com.
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.