Frank Wayman (30 December 1931 − 7 February 2008) was an English

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. Born in Bishop Auckland, Wayman began his career in professional football as a winger with

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in 1953, but never made any appearances for Preston's first team. In 1955, he joined

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, where he spent one season, playing 30 league games. He finished his career at the professional level at

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, where he made a single appearance for the first-team. He later played for several non-league clubs in the

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. Wayman died in February 2008, after being struck by a motorcycle as he crossed the

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near

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. He died in hospital four days after the crash, having sustained serious head injuries.Ex-footballer dies after accident
''BBC News'', 8 February 2008 He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two granddaughters, two grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

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1931 births 2008 deaths English footballers Preston North End F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Road incident deaths in England English Football League players Association football wingers {{England-footy-midfielder-1930s-stub