About Albert Parker
Lived 1927 – 2005 (aged 78). Albert Parker was a British association football player.
Albert Edward Parker (13 September 1927 – 29 October 2005) was an English footballer who played as a defender. He made a total of 329 appearances in the English football league with Crewe Alexandra and Wrexham.
Career Parker started out as a schoolboy for Everton before moving to South Liverpool before the Second World War.
After the Second World War, Parker moved to Crewe Alexandra, making over 100 appearances in 3 years at the club.
In 1951, he moved to Wrexham where he made over 200 league appearances in 8 years. He scored 1 goal for Wrexham, a 60-yarder which bounced over the goalkeeper in a home match against Workington, which is the record for the longest goal scored at the Racecourse Ground.
After leaving Wrexham he moved to Holywell Town.
Post playing-career, Parker worked for Wrexham as a groundsman and a gatesman, and took up refereeing.
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Who was Albert Parker?
association football player (1927-2005)
When was Albert Parker born?
Albert Parker was born on 13 September 1927 in Liverpool.
When did Albert Parker die?
Albert Parker died on 29 October 2005 in Wrexham.
What was Albert Parker's occupation?
Albert Parker was an association football player.
What nationality was Albert Parker?
Albert Parker was British.
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· DBpedia: Albert Parker (footballer)
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