John Willie Parker
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| John Willie Parker | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | John William Parker | |
| Date of birth | ||
| Place of birth | Birkenhead, England | |
| Playing position | Inside forward | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1947-56 1956-? |
Everton Bury |
167(82) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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John Willie Parker was an English professional footballer.
Parker started his career across the River Mersey from his Birkenhead birthplace as an amateur for Everton in 1947, though didn't make his debut until 1951.[1] He was the club's leading scorer for seasons in a row, from 1951-52 to 1954-55, scoring 31 times in 1953-54 as Everton were promoted from Football League Division Two to Division One,[2] one half of a prolific partnership with Dave Hickson.[3] He left for Bury in 1956.
[edit] References
- ^ EVERTONFC.COM: | History | Players | Everton Legends | Everton Legends N-S
- ^ Player Gallery pre 1950 - 1959
- ^ 1931-1960. The Everton Story. Retrieved on 2007-12-18.
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