Bobby Parker (footballer, born 1925)


Bobby Parker was a Scottish footballer. Parker played for Partick Thistle and most notably for Hearts.

Heart of Midlothian

Parker was signed at the age of 22 by Hearts Manager Davie McLean on 5 April 1947. He debuted the season after on 16 August 1947 in a 3-2 Scottish League Cup section game 3-2 defeat away to Airdrieonians.
His last first team appearance was that season on 23 November 1957 in a 2-1 defeat away to Clyde.
After retiring as a player he joined the Hearts back room team coaching the reserves. He then joined the Hearts Board of Directors in which he also had a spell as Chairman.
Bobby Parker died on 1 March 1997 two weeks after his 72nd birthday.