12 Facts About Frank Facer

Francis Henry Facer was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s at North Sydney and St George.

Frank Facer was graded at Norths in 1938, and went on to play over 130 games in all graded for Norths.

Frank Facer was a hooker in the North Sydney 1943 Grand Final loss to Newtown although he had been restricted in the game due to a leg injury.

Frank Facer played seven seasons in first grade with North Sydney between 1940 and 1946, the last four of which he played at hooker.

Dragons stalwart, 'Snowy' Justice had enticed Frank Facer to join the St George Dragons in 1947 and he played four seasons with the Saints between 1947 and 1950.

Frank Facer retired a year after winning the 1949 Premiership with St George Dragons but it was in club administration that he became famous.

Frank Facer was responsible for bringing many famous players to, and keeping them at the club, and his recruitment was seen as a key factor in the club's success.

Frank Facer was a highly regarded sports administrator who built a supportive environment in the club for the players and their families; demonstrated regard for the players financial welfare and who was a skillful negotiator and a balanced disciplinarian.

Frank Facer was a member of the NSWRFL board for many years, and was awarded Life Membership of the St George Dragons Club in 1964.

Frank Facer fought cancer for a number of years before his death.

Frank Facer died at the Gloucester House at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown on 16 January 1978.

Frank Facer's wake was held at St George Leagues Club, where press reports of the time stated that over 2000 attended.