Fred Lessons

George Frederick Lessons (30 August 1883 – 7 September 1918), sometimes known as Frank Lessons, was an English professional footballer who made nearly 250 appearances as a centre forward in the Southern League for Northampton Town. He also managed the club and earlier in his career played in the Football League for Nottingham Forest.

Personal life
Lessons served as a lance corporal in the Northamptonshire Regiment during the First World War and was killed on the Western Front on 7 September 1918, just over two months before the armistice. He is buried in Éterpigny British Cemetery.

Honours
Northampton Town


 * Southern League First Division: 1908–09