Wolves legend Parkes dies aged 79
Summary
Phil Parkes, a former goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves), has died at the age of 79. He played for Wolves from 1960 to 1978, appearing in 382 games, and later helped the club as part of its former players association.Key Facts
- Phil Parkes joined Wolves as a schoolboy and played for the first team from 1966 to 1978.
- He made 382 appearances for Wolves during his career.
- Parkes helped Wolves reach the UEFA Cup final in 1972, where they lost to Tottenham Hotspur.
- After leaving Wolves, he played in North America for teams including Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Sting.
- He served on the committee of Wolves' former players association after retiring in 1983.
- Parkes was inducted into the Wolves Hall of Fame in 2023.
- The club reported he had a fall at home that led to ongoing medical care until his death.
- Former teammates remembered him as a protective and kind person known as "Lofty" or "the big man."
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