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29. Frank Swift - Manchester City (1933-1951)

Playing Position: Goalkeeper

Frank Victor Swift (26 December 1913 - 6 February 1958) spent his entire career with Manchester City, where he played as a goalkeeper. He won the FA Cup with Manchester City in 1934.

                                         c1934 JA Pattreioux Tobacco #33*
                             (*first card)

After World War 2, Swift made his international debut for England. In total, he made 19 appearances for his country.

Swift retired in 1949, and began a career in journalism. It was to be a fateful career decision. Swift was killed in the Munich Air Disaster of 1958, after reporting on Manchester United's European Cup match vs. Red Star Belgrade. He was just 44 years old.

Cards collected: 5 out of 100 (5%)
Earliest cards collected: 3 out of 100 (3%)