Phil Parkes (footballer, born 1947)
English footballer (1947–2026)
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Philip Parkes (14 July 1947 – 8 August 2026) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers and later played in North America.
Date of birth
14 July 1947
Place of birth
West Bromwich, England
Date of death
8 August 2026 (aged 79)
Position
Goalkeeper
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 July 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 8 August 2026 (aged 79) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1962–1964 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1978 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 303 | (0) |
| 1967 | → Los Angeles Wolves (guest) | 7 | (0) |
| 1969 | → Kansas City Spurs (guest) | 8 | (0) |
| 1976–1979 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 78 | (0) |
| 1980–1981 | Chicago Sting | 40 | (0) |
| 1980–1981 | Chicago Sting (indoor) | 10 | (0) |
| 1981 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | (0) |
| 1982–1983 | Oklahoma City Slickers | 28+ | (0) |
| 1983 | Toronto Blizzard | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Parkes missed out on a winners' medal in the League Cup when he broke an ankle in the run-up to the 1974 final.[1]
Personal life and death
After retiring from his football career, Parkes returned to England and settled in Wolverhampton. Parkes, who suffered a serious fall in 2025 and lived under medical supervision, died on 8 August 2026, at the age of 79.[2]