About Gordon Parr
Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 86–87). Gordon Parr was a British association football player.
Gordon John Parr (6 December 1938 – 13 October 2025) was an English footballer who played as a right half. He made over 280 Football League appearances in the years after the Second World War.
Career Parr played locally for Bristol Boys whom he captained. Bristol City had a disastrous six match run in December 1957 which included five defeats whilst conceding 24 goals. Parr made his debut as a replacement for Alan Williams in the Second Division at left half v Middlesbrough on 28 December 1957 as a 0–0 draw brought the poor defensive run to an end.
Parr made only two appearances in 1957–58 and none in the next two seasons of Second Division football. Parr returned to play two seasons in the Western League with Minehead before retiring.
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Who was Gordon Parr?
English footballer (born 1938)
When was Gordon Parr born?
Gordon Parr was born on 6 December 1938 in Bristol.
When did Gordon Parr die?
Gordon Parr died in 2025.
What was Gordon Parr's occupation?
Gordon Parr was an association football player.
What nationality was Gordon Parr?
Gordon Parr was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gordon Parr. https://biography.guide/gordon-parr/
MLA: "Gordon Parr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gordon-parr/.
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