Wolverhampton's Phil Parkes dies at age 79
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Phil Parkes, the former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper, has passed away at the age of 79. He made 382 appearances for Wolves from 1960 to 1978, debuting in 1966 and contributing to the team's UEFA Cup final run in 1972. After retiring in 1983, he served on the committee of Wolves' former players association and was inducted into the club's hall of fame in 2023. Parkes had been under medical supervision following a fall at home in 2025. The club has expressed condolences and plans to honor his memory with further tributes.
- •Parkes made 382 appearances for Wolves between 1960 and 1978.
- •He was a key player in the 1972 UEFA Cup final run against Tottenham Hotspur.
- •Parkes served on the committee of Wolves' former players association after retirement.
- •He was inducted into Wolverhampton's hall of fame in 2023.
- •The club issued a statement expressing condolences to his family.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Wolves legend Phil Parkes's career in pictures
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Wolves legend Parkes dies aged 79
- 12:28 PMBBC Sport — Wolves legend Parkes dies aged 79
"Archive photos celebrate some of the highlights of Phil Parkes's career after the club announce his death.
"Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies at the age of 79.
"Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies at the age of 79.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:00 PMWolves legend Phil Parkes's career in pictures
Archive photos celebrate some of the highlights of Phil Parkes's career after the club announce his death.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:38 PMWolves legend Parkes dies aged 79
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies at the age of 79.
- BBC SportAug 8, 2026, 12:28 PMWolves legend Parkes dies aged 79
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies at the age of 79.
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