Frank Newton (forward, born 1902)

Frank Newton (12 November 1902 - 1977), nicknamed 'Bonzo', was an English football striker who played for Stockport County and Fulham[1] As one of 19 children, he joined the army upon leaving home, serving in India.

He served in the Calcutta Police as a sergeant and also as an engineer on the East India Railway.

A prolific goalscorer, he scored 93 goals in 101 appearances for Stockport County, before joining Fulham.

In 1931/32 he was the top scorer in the Third Division North when he set Fulham's seasonal goalscoring record of 43.

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