Bobby Parker (footballer, born 1925)
Bobby Parker (16 February 1925– 1 March 1997)[1] was a Scottish footballer. Parker played for Partick Thistle and most notably for Hearts.
Heart of Midlothian[]
Parker was signed at the age of 22 by Hearts manager Davie McLean on 5 April 1947.[1] He debuted the season after on 16 August 1947 in a 3-2 Scottish League Cup section game 3–2 defeat away to Airdrieonians.[1]
His last first team appearance was that season on 23 November 1957 in a 2–1 defeat away to Clyde.[1]
After retiring as a player he joined the Hearts back room team coaching the reserves. He then joined the Heart's board of directors in which he also had a spell as chairman.[1]
Bobby Parker died on 1 March 1997 two weeks after his 72nd birthday.[1]
References[]
External links[]
- Bobby Parker at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
Categories:
- 1925 births
- 1997 deaths
- Footballers from Edinburgh
- Association football fullbacks
- Scottish footballers
- Partick Thistle F.C. players
- Heart of Midlothian F.C. players
- Bathgate Thistle F.C. players
- Scottish Football League players
- Heart of Midlothian F.C. non-playing staff
- Scotland B international footballers
- Scottish football defender, 1920s birth stubs