Hull FC • Hull FC Hall of fame
Freddie Miller. wrote:
The 50's is well represented with 5 out of 6 of that magnificent pack that Francis put together from the early 50's when he played with and coached them. Keegan arrived in the late 50's as a 20 year old.
If people who put this list together think that Roy Francis does not warrant a place in the Hall of Fame then so be it!
I can only offer my most profound dismay/disgust at their decision.
I completely agree a glaring admission he played 127 games for us and he scored a try every other game. Coach us for 10 years in two spells, He was hailed as an innovator as a coach and a visionary using the first ever video analysis and personal training plans in our game. When he was made our coach he was the first black British Coach in ANY SPORT! Plus League title in 1956 and 58 and took us to two finals at Wembley 1959/60 and of course invented what was known back then as the Power pack where forwards could for the first time run and pass instead of grunting their way up field.
Statistics: Posted by The Dentist Wilf — Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:39 pm — Replies 15 — Views 1160