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.

Albert Parker (footballer)

After the Second World War, Parker moved to Crewe Alexandra, making over 100 appearances in 3 years at the club.

Albert Parker (footballer)

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.

Albert Parker (footballer)

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.

References

1927 births

2005 deaths

Men's association football defenders

South Liverpool F.C. players

Crewe Alexandra F.C. players

Wrexham A.F.C. players

Holywell Town F.C. players

English men's footballers

Footballers from Liverpool