Parr, Stephen

Birth Date

22nd December 1926

Birthplace

Bamber Bridge, Lancashire

Occupation

Full-Back

Biographical Text

After making twenty appearances for Liverpool, Steve Parr appeared infrequently during his time with Exeter City in the mid-1950s before joining Rochdale. 

After playing for Preston club Farington Villa, Parr signed a professional contract with Liverpool in May 1948 and made twenty lesgue appearances in seven years whilst often captaining the reserves

Moving to Exeter City on a free transfer in May 1955, he made his Grecians debut in the opening game of the season at St James’ Park against Colchester United. He was to only make five league appearances in his first season at Exeter, and although he added a further three the following season, he signed for Rochdale in December 1956. 

By the time he left Spotland at the end of the 1957-58 season he had scored one goal in his 16 league outings before joining Burscough.

Stephen died on 6 August 2019.

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8

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