About Edward Parsons
Lived 1879 – 1956 (aged 76–77). Edward Parsons was a British association football player.
Career Parsons was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played amateur football with Stafford Rangers before joining Stoke in 1887. He was used as back up to Joe Murphy but he played in all of Stoke's matches in the FA Cup in 1898–99 as the team reached the semi-final before being beaten 3–1 by Derby County.
Murphy joined Woolwich Arsenal and Parsons took his place for the 1899–1900 and missed just two matches. But he lost his place to Billy Leech and left Stoke for Featherstone Rangers and then Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Who was Edward Parsons?
English footballer (1879-1956)
When was Edward Parsons born?
Edward Parsons was born in 1879 in Stoke-upon-Trent.
When did Edward Parsons die?
Edward Parsons died in 1956 in Stafford.
What was Edward Parsons's occupation?
Edward Parsons was an association football player.
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Edward Parsons was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Parsons (footballer)
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