Frank Rodgers (Gaelic footballer)

Frank Rodgers (1940 – 30 July 2023) was a Northern Irish Gaelic footballer. At club level he played with Beragh Red Knights and at inter-county level with various Tyrone teams. Rodgers also served as an administrator.

Frank Rodgers
Personal information
Sport Gaelic football
Born 1940 (1940)
Beragh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Died (aged 82)
Beragh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Occupation Secondary school teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
 Beragh Red Knights
Club titles
Tyrone titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1958–1968
 Tyrone
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NFL 0

Playing career

Born in Beragh, County Tyrone, Rodgers was educated at Omagh CBS where he played Gaelic football in the MacRory Cup.[1] His club career saw him line out with Beragh Red Knights, however, he enjoyed little success. Rodgers first appeared on the inter-county scene with Tyrone in 1958, when he lined out with the minor, junior and senior teams in the same season. His club and inter-county career came to an end in 1968 after suffering a serious injury.[2]

Post-playing career

Following his retirement from playing, Rodgers continued his career as a teacher at St Mary's College in Irvinestown. He took over as secretary of the Bredagh Red Knights in 1968, a position he held until 1992, and also had a lengthy involvement as a coach at all levels. Rodgers also spent 25 years as secretary of Tyrone GAC, before stepping down in 2000.[3] He also reported on Gaelic games for BBC Radio Ulster's Sunday Sportsound and was the recipient of MacNamee Awards for his work with the Ulster Herald in 1979 and 2004.[4]

Death

Rodgers died on 30 July 2023, at the age of 82.[5]

References
  1. "Frank Rodgers". GAA website. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  2. "Tyrone GAA visionary Frank Rodgers dies". The Irish News. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  3. "Frank Rodgers: Tributes paid to Tyrone GAA stalwart and 'visionary'". Belfast Live. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  4. "Tributes paid to Herald GAA Columnist following his sudden death". We Are Tyrone website. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  5. "Death of Tyrone GAA stalwart Frank Rodgers". Hogan Stand. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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