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Ernie Pym

1935 – 2004

English footballer

Association football player
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About Ernie Pym

Lived 1935 – 2004 (aged 69). Ernie Pym was a British association football player.

Ernest Frederick Pym (23 March 1935 – 22 October 2004 ) was an English professional footballer who played all of his professional career as a left-winger for his local side Torquay United. He joined Torquay in September 1957 from local side St. Marychurch and as one of Eric Webber's most inspired signings went on to score 83 times in 284 league appearances, before leaving for non-league Poole Town in 1965. He is Torquay United's 6th all-time top goal scorer with 187 goals from 305 games playing left-midfield.

He joined non-league Bridgwater Town and playing alongside former Torquay teammate Tommy Northcott helped Bridgwater win the Western League title in 1968.

After retiring from football, alongside his wife Margaret he ran a successful guest house in his home town of Torquay.

He had 2 children and 6 grandchildren.

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Important facts

Born
23 March 1935, Torquay
Birth century
20th century
Died
22 October 2004, Torbay
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Ernest Frederick Pym

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernie Pym?

English footballer (1935-2004)

When was Ernie Pym born?

Ernie Pym was born on 23 March 1935 in Torquay.

When did Ernie Pym die?

Ernie Pym died on 22 October 2004 in Torbay.

What was Ernie Pym's occupation?

Ernie Pym was an association football player.

What nationality was Ernie Pym?

Ernie Pym was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernie Pym

· Wikidata: Q5394693

· DBpedia: Ernie Pym

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