Frank Becton

Francis (Frank) Becton (11 May 1873 – 6 November 1909) was an English professional footballer at the turn of the 20th century. An inside forward, he turned out for Preston North End (in two separate spells), Liverpool, Sheffield United, Bedminster, Swindon Town, Ashton Town and New Brighton Tower. He also represented England twice, scoring two goals.

Frank Becton

Personal information
Full name	Francis Becton
Date of birth	(1873-05-11)11 May 1873
Place of birth	Preston, England
Date of death	6 November 1909(1909-11-06) (aged 36)
Place of death	Preston, England
Position	Inside forward
Youth career
1889–1891	Fishwick Rambles
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1891–1895	Preston North End	87	(37)
1895–1898	Liverpool	70	(38)
1898–1899	Sheffield United	11	(3)
1899–1900	Bedminster
1900–1901	Preston North End	26	(9)
1901–1903	Swindon Town	41	(9)
1903	Nelson
1903–1904	Ashton Town
1904	New Brighton Tower
International career
1895–1897	England	2	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

His early death came from tuberculosis.

External links

• Profile at the Liverpool F.C. website
• Profile at LFCHistory.net
• Frank Becton at Englandstats.com