Bobby Parker (16 February 1925 – 1 March 1997) [1] was a Scottish footballer. Parker played for Partick Thistle and most notably for Hearts.
Parker was signed at the age of 22 by Hearts manager Davie McLean on 5 April 1947. [1] He debuted the season after on 16 August 1947 in a 3-2 Scottish League Cup section game 3–2 defeat away to Airdrieonians. [1]
His last first team appearance was that season on 23 November 1957 in a 2–1 defeat away to Clyde. [1]
After retiring as a player he joined the Hearts back room team coaching the reserves. He then joined the Heart's board of directors in which he also had a spell as chairman. [1]
Parker died on 1 March 1997, two weeks after his 72nd birthday. [1]
Bobby Parker (16 February 1925 – 1 March 1997) [1] was a Scottish footballer. Parker played for Partick Thistle and most notably for Hearts.
Parker was signed at the age of 22 by Hearts manager Davie McLean on 5 April 1947. [1] He debuted the season after on 16 August 1947 in a 3-2 Scottish League Cup section game 3–2 defeat away to Airdrieonians. [1]
His last first team appearance was that season on 23 November 1957 in a 2–1 defeat away to Clyde. [1]
After retiring as a player he joined the Hearts back room team coaching the reserves. He then joined the Heart's board of directors in which he also had a spell as chairman. [1]
Parker died on 1 March 1997, two weeks after his 72nd birthday. [1]