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Frank Levick

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Frank Levick (1882[1][2] – 1 February 1908) was an English footballer who played for Sheffield United, mostly at inside left, during the 1907–08 season. He had previously played for Rotherham Town and Tinsley.

Born in Eckington, Levick made his debut for Sheffield United on 21 September 1907 against Manchester United at Bank Street.[3] He broke his collar bone while playing against Newcastle United on New Year's Day 1908. While recovering from the injury, he contracted a cold which developed into pneumonia.[4] He died of heart failure as a result of pneumonia, on 1 February 1908 in Sheffield.[5][6]

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  1. ^ Derbyshire, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers, 1538-1910
  2. ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
  3. ^ "Manchester United v Sheffield United, 21 September 1907". 11v11.com. Association of Football Statisticians. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  4. ^ Metcalf, Mark (2014). Manchester United 1907-1911. Amberley Publishing Limited. p. 26. ISBN 978-1-4456-2261-3.
  5. ^ "Sheffield United Player's Death". Sheffield Telegraph. 3 February 1908. Retrieved 10 December 2017 – via chrishobbs.com.
  6. ^ "Frank Levick Succumbs". Yorkshire Telegraph and Star. 1 February 1908. Retrieved 10 December 2017 – via chrishobbs.com.