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Wolves announce death of former goalkeeper Phil Parkes, 79

8/9/2026

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Summary

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Wolverhampton Wanderers announced on August 8 2026 that Phil Parkes died at 79.
He made 382 Wolves appearances from 1960-1978, set a record of 127 consecutive league games, saved a penalty on his 1966 debut and two penalties in the 1972 UEFA Cup semi-final versus Ferencvaros.
He missed the 1974 League Cup final because of injury, and his match was a 2-1 win at West Ham United in March 1978.

History

Historical Context

1966 World Cup, the first held in an English-speaking nation, ran 11 – 30 July 1966 and saw England defeat West Germany 4-2 at Wembley before 98,000 spectators. The tournament underscored post-war English emphasis on durable goalkeeping, exemplified by Gordon Banks’s 73 clean-sheet record and Phil Parkes’s 382 appearances with 127 consecutive league starts, standards clubs still honour.

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Story summary

Wolverhampton Wanderers announced on August 8 2026 that Phil Parkes died at 79.
He made 382 Wolves appearances from 1960-1978, set a record of 127 consecutive league games, saved a penalty on his 1966 debut and two penalties in the 1972 UEFA Cup semi-final versus Ferencvaros.
He missed the 1974 League Cup final because of injury, and his match was a 2-1 win at West Ham United in March 1978.

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