Overview
Frank was a small outside left who was born round about 1885 at South Hiendly, near Barnsley, where he played for a local side by the name of Felkirk. He then moved to Denaby United before he was signed by Barnsley. His next club was Swindon Town and it was from there that he was taken to London following his signing for Arsenal in May 1909. His league appearances while at Highbury totalled 23 with no goals.
At the end of season 1910-11 he left for Stalybridge Celtic and it was from there in May 1913 he came to Douglas Park with a Celtic team-mate, Alf Smith. Frank was a bit of a speed merchant in his day.
He was 5’6” and weighed in at 11sts 6lbs.
Debut on 13th August 1913 in a Friendly at home to Burnbank Athletic.
Scottish League 31 Appearances 1 Goal
Scottish Cup 1 Appearance
Lanarkshire Cup 1 Appearance
Accies Career
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Full Name
Frank Heppinstall
1913-14
Position
Outside left
Born
1885
Died
Signed by
Debut
13 August 1913
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Felkirk (near Barnsley)
Denaby United
Barnsley
Swindon Town
Arsenal
Stalybridge Celtic
Hamilton Academical