The St Pat's Knock teacher played for Cliftonville, Carrick Rangers, Ballyclare Comrades, Omagh Town and Bangor as well as starring for Lámh Dhearg and Antrim
Tributes have poured in following news of the passing of ‘living legend’ Frankie Wilson after a long battle with illness.
Gerard Lawlor, NIFL Chief Executive said, “Frankie was a much loved and respected figure in the Irish League for many years as a player and a manager. His courage and fighting spirit in recent months was reflective of how he played and enjoyed the game on the pitch. Lurgan Celtic added: “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we learned today of the passing of Frankie Wilson.
Wilson played at senior level for Antrim in the 1990s and early 2000s and was man of the match when the Saffrons faced reigning All-Ireland champions Donegal in Ballybofey in 1993. Antrim lost the game but Wilson scored four points in an incredible display.