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]

Parker died on 1 March 1997, two weeks after his 72nd birthday.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bobby Parker profile on London Hearts

External links

Bobby Parker at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database

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