Career
Stockwell is regarded as Galway’s greatest-ever full forward. Stockwell began his inter-county career in 1949, at the age of 19. He continued to play for Galway until 1950, when he moved to Louth to play club football with.
This led to Stockwell playing for the Louth seniors in 1950 and 1951.
Lining out at full forward, his ability to finish the chances created by Purcell brought considerable success to Galway in their overall consistency during the 1950s. The final was most notable for Stockwell scoring a then-record 2-05.
He was unlucky not to add to that tally, having a goal disallowed. At club level, Stockwell and Purcells partnership proved to be even more effective on the county scene as Tuam Stars dominated Galway football during the 50"son
Aside from his football career, Stockwell was also a Connacht Champion Boxer.
After retiring from playing, Stockwell remained in the game. He was a selector and contributor to the Galway 3 in a row team during 1964-1966 and again from 1980-1981. As well being selector twice for his home club, Stockwell became president of Tuam Stars in 2006 remaining in the position before his death.
In 1999, a new road in Tuam was named after both Purcell and Stockwell.
In April 2007, special plaques honouring three legendary Tuam Gaelic Athletic Association figures were unveiled at Tuam Stadium. The plaques were erected to mark the lifetime of dedicated service to the stadium by the late Miko Kelly, and the honour and glory brought to the famous venue, and to their town and county by the "Terrible Twins", Stockwell and Purcell.
Frank Stockwell died on 9 March 2009 at his home in Tuam, County Galway, from undisclosed causes, aged 80. A large crowd turned out in Tuam for the funeral, similar as it was for Purcell who predeceased Stockwell in 2005.
John Joe Holleran, Galway football board chairmen said, "He was an iconic figure during what turned out to be a glorious period for Galway football.
Generations have grown up in Galway hearing about their exploits and it was an privilege for us to see them in action.".
