Frank Waddell

Frank Waddell
Frank Waddell
● Frank Waddell, 1897 (SJJP)

probably born in Scotland

Frank Waddell was probably born in Scotland, although his place and date of birth remain unknown to us. *

The forward joined Thistle for a trial period in April, 1899, having most recently been with Glasgow Perthshire.

He made his first known appearance on Thursday, 27th April, 1899, in a 3-2 friendly defeat at home to Derby County.

That day, Frank became a member of our scoring debutant's club.

He played his second (and last known) game for the club on Wednesday, 3rd May, 1899, in a 4-0 defeat away to Queen's Park in the Glasgow League.

His club-list included Glasgow Perthshire, Partick Thistle and St Bernard's.

We don't know where or when Frank died. *

* If you can help us to improve any of these marked points on The Thistle Archive, then please do get in touch →

compiled from our All Games criteria.
Goal(s) Match
goal.png 27.04.1899 Derby County [h] L2-3 (Friendly)

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