Frank Sparrow

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playername = Frank Sparrow
fullname = Frank Sparrow
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position = Centreman/Half back
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years = 1940s-1952
1953-55
1956
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clubs = East Perth
Swan Districts
West Perth
games(goals) = 126
51
6
183
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Frank Sparrow was an Australian rules footballer who played for East Perth, Swan Districts and West Perth in the WANFL during the 1940s and 1950s. His father was fellow West Australian Football Hall of Famer Val Sparrow.

Sparrow spent most of his career either as a centreman or across half back. He started his career at his father's club, East Perth, and won the F. D. Book Medal for their 'Fairest and Best' in 1948 and 1952. He captained East Perth in 1951 and the following season finished second in the Sandover Medal count.

Swan Districts acquired his services in 1953, as captain-coach, and he won their 'Fairest and Best' in his first season. He remained in the role for a further two years before crossing to West Perth for one final season, also as captain-coach. In 1957 he retired as a player but remained West Perth's coach, leading them to the final, before leaving football for good at the end of the year.

A regular interstate representative, Sparrow played 17 games for Western Australia, most notably at the 1953 Adelaide Carnival where he achieved All-Australian selection.

Until 1995 Sparrow was a well known television and radio commentator on West Australian football.

References

* [http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/sn-sz.htm#Frank%20Sparrow%20(East%20Perth,%20Swan%20Districts,%20West%20Perth) Full Points Footy profile]