Parker, Bill
Birth Date
15th August 1925
Birthplace
Liverpool
Occupation
Forward
Biographical Text
Bill Parker, who had earlier appeared for Reading, played for Exeter City in 1953/54 having signed from Swindon Town.
Previously with Runcorn, Bill moved into the Football League with Reading in June 1950 where he scored six goals in 32 league appearances before switching to Swindon Town in February 1953 for whom he had 10 league outings.
Soon linking up with Exeter City in July 1953, Bill made his debut at home to Leyton Orient in the opening fixture and scored in the 2-1 win. Fading from the scene after the first seven games, he played most of his football for the club in a ten-match run towards the end of the season.
Released at the end of the season, Bill retired from the professional game.
Previously with Runcorn, Bill moved into the Football League with Reading in June 1950 where he scored six goals in 32 league appearances before switching to Swindon Town in February 1953 for whom he had 10 league outings.
Soon linking up with Exeter City in July 1953, Bill made his debut at home to Leyton Orient in the opening fixture and scored in the 2-1 win. Fading from the scene after the first seven games, he played most of his football for the club in a ten-match run towards the end of the season.
Released at the end of the season, Bill retired from the professional game.
Appearances
18
Goals
2
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