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 Hearts 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]
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