WOLVES legend Phil Parkes sadly died this morning at the age of 79.
Parkes is one of the greatest goalkeepers to ever play for the club, who added him to their Hall of Fame after his amazing 18 years at Molineux.
Wolves legend Phil Parkes sadly died this morning at the age of 79 Credit: Colorsport
Parkes is one of the greatest goalkeepers to ever play for the club Credit: David Bagnall
Wolves issued the following announcement: “Legendary Wolves goalkeeper Phil Parkes sadly passed away this morning at the age of 79.
“A larger than life character and a true Wolves hero that will be missed by everyone associated with the club.”
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The West Bromwich native joined the Wanderers in 1960 at the age of 13 and spent four years with the youth team.
Parkes was quickly affectionally nicknamed ‘Lofty’ due to his 6’4″ frame between the sticks.
Wolves added the following tribute: “The thoughts and prayers are with Lofty’s loved ones at this sad time. Details on further club tributes will follow.”
Parkes joined the first team in 1964 but made his legendary debut two years later that saw him saving a penalty in a 3-2 win over Preston North End.
The keeper went on to amass a whopping 382 appearances with the first team.
The Wolves legend quickly established himself as a key player during the Bill McGarry era and broke a club record for consecutive league games.
Parkes played 127 games in a row during the early 1970s, a record which may never be broken.
Lofty was instrumental in Wolves’ journey to a first ever European final back in 1972.
Parkes saved two penalties in the Uefa Cup semi-final against Ferencvaros, before collecting a runner up medal following a narrow 3-2 defeat to Tottenham in the final.
More to follow
