Jack Parkinson (footballer born 1869)

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playername= Jack Parkinson


fullname = John Parkinson
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dateofbirth = 1869
cityofbirth = Blackpool
countryofbirth = England
dateofdeath = 1911
cityofdeath = Blackpool
countryofdeath = England
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position = Forward
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years = 1896-1899
1899-1900
1900-1910
1910-19??
clubs = Blackpool
Liverpool
Blackpool
Barrow
Career
caps(goals) = 085 (29)
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280 (23)
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366 (52)
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John "Jack" Parkinson (1869 — 1911) was an English professional football player. He played as a forward.

Career

Born in Blackpool, Lancashire, Parkinson, with twelve goals, was top scorer for his hometown club in 1896-97, their first-ever season in the Football League. He played in the club's first-ever Football League game that season, against Lincoln City in September 1896. He went on to make 405 appearances for the club.cite book
last = Singleton
first = Steve
title = Legends: The great players of Blackpool FC
publisher = Blackpool Gazette and at heart publications
date =2007
location =
pages =7
isbn =978-1-84547-182-8 ]

He played at either centre-forward or inside-right. Later, he became provider for prolific scorers such as Jack Cox and Bob Birkett. He then switched to a midfield position, and finally centre-half, as the selection committee felt that the modern game was becoming too fast-paced for a veteran forward.

In 1899-1900, after Blackpool failed to gain re-election to the League, Parkinson played one game for Liverpool, in the Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield, but returned to Blackpool a year later when they were permitted back into the League. From then, he was a virtual ever-present until he joined Barrow as manager in 1910.

In April 1905, Parkinson was awarded a benefit match against Liverpool.Calley, Roy (1992). "Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992", Breedon Books Sport ISBN 1-873626-07-X]

Personal life

Parkinson later became superintendent of Cocker Street Baths in Blackpool, and lost his life there in an accident. He was attempting to rescue a colleague from a tank of boiling sea-water when the plank on which he was standing snapped, sending Parkinson into the water as well.Calley, Roy (1992). "Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992", Breedon Books Sport ISBN 1-873626-07-X] He died shortly afterwards.

References

Further reading

* Calley, Roy (1992-10-20). "Blackpool: A Complete Record, 1887-1992", Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd, ISBN 978-1873626078

External links

* [http://www.bsaweb.info/HallOfFame/pre50.aspx Parkinson in the Blackpool Supporters Association Hall of Fame]