Frank Stewart Worthington was an English footballer who played as a forward.
18 Facts About Frank Worthington
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Frank Worthington began his career as a forward for Huddersfield Town in 1966 before playing for Leicester City, Bolton Wanderers, Birmingham City, Leeds United, Sunderland, Southampton, Brighton and Hove Albion, Tranmere Rovers, Preston North End, Stockport County and Galway United.
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Frank Worthington played into his 40s making 757 English League appearances and scoring 234 goals.
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Frank Worthington played in the United States, South Africa and Sweden as well as in English non-League football.
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Frank Worthington was described by former Huddersfield and Bolton manager, Ian Greaves as "the working man's George Best".
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Frank Worthington's spell at Tranmere Rovers was as player-manager and although he had some success he did not return to management.
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Frank Worthington showed flair and skill in his play; he did not wear shin guards and his socks often fell to his ankles.
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In 1984, Frank Worthington made three guest appearances for Manchester United against the Australian national team, Nottingham Forest and Juventus on their post-season tour of Australia.
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Frank Worthington then made a further guest appearance for the club in May 1985 against an Oxford United XI for Peter Foley's testimonial.
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Frank Worthington scored two goals, against Argentina and Bulgaria in friendlies.
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Frank Worthington described him as one of the best centre-forwards of all time.
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Frank Worthington further represented England in the 1991 edition of the World Cup of Masters, scoring in the opening round against Uruguay.
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On hearing that Frank Worthington had high blood pressure, manager Bill Shankly sent him to Majorca for a week for health reasons.
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Frank Worthington was known for his charisma, flamboyance and his hair, clothes and fast cars.
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Frank Worthington once had four court appearances for driving in one year including one for doing a u-turn on the motorway in his red Ford Mustang.
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Frank Worthington was a big fan of Elvis Presley and while playing for Sunderland would often turn up at their training ground dressed as Presley.
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In May 2016, his daughter said that Frank Worthington had Alzheimer's disease for several years.
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Frank Worthington died on 22 March 2021 following a lengthy illness at the age of 72 in Huddersfield.